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1216 E Dorothy Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1216 E Dorothy Ln

1216 E Dorothy LnKettering, OH 45419
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TriLux Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

TriLux Apartments

3030 E Dorothy LnKettering, OH 45420
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Villas at Kettering
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Kettering

4201 Lesher DrKettering, OH 45429
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Ketwood
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ketwood

2224-G Ketwood PlKettering, OH 45420
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Huntley Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntley Ridge

512 Aberdeen AveKettering, OH 45419
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The Wynds
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wynds

3970 Parliament PlKettering, OH 45429
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Gateway at The Greene
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway at The Greene

3313 E Stroop RdKettering, OH 45440
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Dayton's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Kettering, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kettering Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kettering, OH is a Studio unit found at Dean Place Apartments in the Patterson Park neighborhood priced from $680. Colonial Court in the Patterson Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kettering apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$680
Colonial CourtOne bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$788
Prime W Apartments1 Bedroom Studio -1st Floor - Standard1BR,1BA$815
Flyer Pointe1 Bedroom Medium Renovated1BR,1BA$819
Burlington Woods - Chateaux L'AiglonStudioStudio,1BA$825
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,1BA$845
The AlpineOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kettering, OH

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kettering area is the $1.04 price per square foot SoLuxe Model at SoDel in the in the Outer Centerville Kettering neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Kettering apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Creekside Villas 55+ Affordable Community starting at $1,199 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Outer Centerville Kettering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kettering apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SoDelSoLuxe2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Creekside Villas 55+ Affordable Community3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.09
Blackstone Apartments of CentervilleOnyx 32BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Woods of CentervilleBeechtree/Walnut Springs2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Van Buren Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Stonebridge Apartments2 bed 1 bath Bristol2BR,1BA$1.12
4709 Croftshire Dr, Unit 2A4709 Croftshire Dr2BR,1BA$1.06
Heritage KnollTwo bed one bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
4612 Croftshire Dr4612 Croftshire DrStudio ,1BA$1.12

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Kettering, OH
Population: 55,103

Ranked #697

in US Census Population by City

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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 Dean Place Apartments listed at $680.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kettering Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kettering Apartment is $788 at Colonial Court.

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 $893 at Colonial Court.

What is the most affordable Kettering Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kettering Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Flight and starts from $980.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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