Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kettering, OH from $500 (77 Rentals)

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1216 E Dorothy Ln
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1216 E Dorothy Ln

1216 E Dorothy LnKettering, OH 45419
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TriLux Apartments
2 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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The Wynds
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wynds

3970 Parliament PlKettering, OH 45429
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Huntley Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntley Ridge

512 Aberdeen AveKettering, OH 45419
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Ketwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ketwood

2224-G Ketwood PlKettering, OH 45420
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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard GlenStudioStudio,1BA$725
Dean Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Van Buren Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Colonial CourtOne bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$750
Burlington Woods - Chateaux L'AiglonStudioStudio,1BA$750
Woodman ParkFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$769
Wilmington Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath North1BR,1BA$790
Sycamore Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,1BA$825
Patterson House Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 Cross St, Unit 2134 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.88
The Flight2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Huntley RidgeSan Rae Garden2BR,1BA$1.01
Lakeshore Place2 Bed, 2 Bath (965 Sq. Ft. - Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.11
Commons at KetteringB22BR,1BA$1.16
Mayspring Reserve3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.18
Eagle Ridge ApartmentsThe Phoenix2BR,1BA$1.19
Medford Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Dean Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Wyoming HillsRidgewood1BR,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

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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