Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Centerville Kettering Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $400 (108 Rentals)

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The Echelon
$1,110 - $1,655
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The Echelon

344 Firwood DrDayton, OH 45419
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$1,199 - $1,7991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1031 Cambridge Station RdDayton, OH 45458
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Hillside Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

2240-2270 S Patterson BlvdDayton, OH 45409
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Highland Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Apartments

1607-1723 E Dorothy LnDayton, OH 45429
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Darby Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Run

4300 Hempstead Station DrDayton, OH 45440
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Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willows

5096 Willowmere DrDayton, OH 45459
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The Lakewoods Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakewoods Apartments

980 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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Centerville Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centerville Arms

10-33 Bradstreet RdDayton, OH 45459
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Wilmington Apartments
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Wilmington Apartments

805 Wilmington AveDayton, OH 45420
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Outer Centerville Kettering, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Centerville Kettering Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Centerville Kettering area of Dayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Dean Place Apartments priced from $680. 538-544 Forrer Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Outer Centerville Kettering apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
538-544 Forrer Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Burlington Woods - Chateaux L'AiglonStudioStudio,1BA$775
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$802
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
The WyndsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$850
1635 Watervliet AveApt E Two Bed2BR,1BA$850
The AlpineOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$899
Van Buren Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Centerville Kettering, OH

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Centerville Kettering area is the $0.35 price per square foot 950 Irving Ave Model at 950 Irving Ave, Unit 950 in the in the Patterson Park neighborhood starting from $556. The second greatest value Outer Centerville Kettering apartment is the Black Opal Model at Blackstone Apartments of Centerville starting at $1,395 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Outer Centerville Kettering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Centerville Kettering apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
950 Irving Ave, Unit 950950 Irving Ave5BR,2BA$0.35
Blackstone Apartments of CentervilleBlack Opal3BR,2BA$0.90
Pinetree Apartments in Kettering2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Wood Grove Place3B1.5B3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Huntley Ridge2 Bedroom Apartment Large2BR,1BA$1.14
Stonebridge Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Woods of CentervilleBeechtree/Walnut Springs2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Creekside Villas 55+ Affordable Community2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Heritage KnollTwo bed one bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio including Outer Centerville Kettering, Dayton, and the greater Dayton area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Centerville Kettering Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Centerville Kettering?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Centerville Kettering is under $914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Centerville Kettering?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Centerville Kettering is 538-544 Forrer Blvd which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Outer Centerville Kettering costs $2,433.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Centerville Kettering?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Outer Centerville Kettering that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Centerville Kettering?

Cheap apartments in Outer Centerville Kettering have an average cost of $122 which is $2,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Centerville Kettering.

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