
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kettering, OH from $500 (77 Rentals)
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4627 Far Hills Ave

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Heritage Knoll

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Colonial Village

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Woodman Park

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2424 Mundale Ave

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141-141 Edgar Ave

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The Woods of Centerville

3129 S Smithville Rd

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2418 Brookline Ave

Lakeshore Place

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The Echelon

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116 Bellaire Ave

823 Berkshire Rd

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Kettering, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kettering?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Kettering Studio Apartments | $1,044 | $575 | $1,425 |
Cheap Kettering 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $645 | $2,964 |
Cheap Kettering 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $695 | $3,250 |
Cheap Kettering 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $825 | $5,368 |
Cheap Kettering 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $985 | $3,940 |
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Cheapest Available Kettering Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kettering, OH is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen in the Outer Centerville Kettering neighborhood priced from $725. Dean Place Apartments in the Patterson Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kettering apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Dean Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Van Buren Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
Colonial Court | One bedroom apartment | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Burlington Woods - Chateaux L'Aiglon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Woodman Park | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
Wilmington Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath North | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Sycamore Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Patterson House Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kettering, OH
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kettering area is the $0.88 price per square foot 134 Cross St Model at 134 Cross St, Unit 2 in the in the Grafton Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kettering apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Flight starting at $1,075 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kettering apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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134 Cross St, Unit 2 | 134 Cross St | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
The Flight | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Huntley Ridge | San Rae Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Lakeshore Place | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Commons at Kettering | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Mayspring Reserve | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Eagle Ridge Apartments | The Phoenix | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Medford Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Dean Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Wyoming Hills | Ridgewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Getting Around Kettering, OH
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kettering Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kettering?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kettering is at Orchard Glen listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kettering Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kettering Apartment is $729 at Van Buren Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kettering Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kettering is starting from $829 at Van Buren Village.
What is the most affordable Kettering Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kettering Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mayspring Reserve and starts from $1,034.
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