Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Kettering, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Kettering

$2,840/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kettering is $2,840 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $940 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kettering

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kettering rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kettering, MD

Average rent prices in Kettering have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kettering, MD

Rent prices in Kettering vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kettering is $1,873, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kettering run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,376.

Listings

Studio

$1,708

41%

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

-

2 bedroom

$2,300

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,925

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,900

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,708

Last 30 days

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kettering, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kettering, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kettering and Andrews Afb by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kettering

Median rent price$2,840
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,230
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kettering, MD is 27% higher than the median rent in Andrews Afb, MD.

Discover rentals in Kettering, MD

109 Dauntly St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kettering

Private Room, Private Bathroom with Work area

109 Dauntly St, Kettering, MD 20774

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Sep 1

172 Azalea Ct #23-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kettering

Residential Lease, UPPER MARLBORO, MD

172 Azalea Ct #23-5, Kettering, MD 20774

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

214 Castleton Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kettering

Residential Lease, UPPER MARLBORO, MD

214 Castleton Ter, Kettering, MD 20774

3 beds

3 baths

$2,650

House for rent

129 Joyceton Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kettering

Beautiful 4 BR/2.5 BA Townhome in Upper Marlboro!

129 Joyceton Way, Kettering, MD 20774

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,150

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Kettering, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Kettering rental market.

How much is rent in Kettering?

The average rent in Kettering is $2,840 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kettering?

Average rent prices in Kettering have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Kettering rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kettering is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kettering?

To comfortably afford rent in Kettering, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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