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Kettering, OH

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A thriving suburban enclave on Dayton’s south side

Suburb Interstate College Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Affordable

Kettering is a large suburban community on the south side of Dayton. Primarily made up of residential neighborhoods, Kettering boasts a family-friendly environment with high-performing public schools and one of the lowest crime rates in the area while also maintaining numerous budget-friendly options across the city’s diverse rental market.

The small Kettering College serves just over 700 students at its campus on the west side, and the University of Dayton sits just north of the city limits. Locals enjoy a wide selection of outdoor recreation options, with golf courses, public parks, and even a 40,000 square foot skate plaza.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kettering, OH is $505 for a studio, $915 for one bedroom, $1,124 for two bedrooms, and $1,363 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kettering has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$915/month
628 Sq Ft
House
$1,878/month
1,249 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Indian Riffle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

549 Students

9
out of 10

Prass Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

9
out of 10

J F Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

619 Students

8
out of 10

Oakview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

455 Students

8
out of 10

Orchard Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

334 Students

8
out of 10

Dayton Regional STEM School

Public

Grades 6-12

761 Students

9
out of 10

Kettering Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,078 Students

7
out of 10

Van Buren Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

585 Students

7
out of 10

Dayton Regional STEM School

Public

Grades 6-12

761 Students

9
out of 10

Kettering Fairmont High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,486 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hills & Dales MetroPark
  • Patterson Homestead
  • Huffman MetroPark
  • Carillon Historical Park
  • SunWatch Archaeological Park

Airports

  • James M Cox Dayton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.