Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Kettering, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Kettering

$2,637/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kettering is $2,637 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $687 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kettering

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kettering rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kettering, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kettering, MD

Average rent prices in Kettering have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,214, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Kettering run $1,990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,649

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,662

10%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,412

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,650

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,625

17%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,649

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,412

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

7%

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$2,637
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,454
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kettering, MD is 7% 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 Apr 1

11433 Abbotswood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Kettering

Lovely 3 BR/1.5 BA Townhome in Upper Marlboro!

11433 Abbotswood Ct, Kettering, MD 20774

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Available Jun 4

120 Old Enterprise Road ##115 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kettering

Condo for rent

214 Castleton Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kettering

TOWNHOME - Other - UPPER MARLBORO, MD

214 Castleton Ter, Kettering, MD 20774

3 beds

3 baths

$2,650

House for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $2,637 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kettering?

Average rent prices in Kettering have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Kettering rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kettering is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $687 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 $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kettering?

With an average of 18 available listings per month, apartment hunting in Kettering, MD might require some flexibility. The best time may depend on personal needs and preferences, but it's crucial to start your search early due to the limited availability.

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).

Apartments for rent in Alexandria