Average Rent in Kentucky

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Current Versus Historical Kentucky Rents

Kentucky rentals average $925 for a studio rental to $1,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,085, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $55 (6.31%) year-over-year from $870 to $925. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $591 (-40.59%) year-over-year from $1,456 to $865. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $534 (-33.21%) year-over-year from $1,609 to $1,075. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $45 (3.13%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $448 (-20.60%) year-over-year from $2,173 to $1,725. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.65% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.46	$925	$870 (6.31%)	$1,047 (-11.67%)
1 BR	$14.71	$865	$1,456 (-40.59%)	$900 (-3.89%)
2 BR	$14.31	$1,075	$1,609 (-33.21%)	$1,044 (2.91%)
3 BR	$15.14	$1,495	$1,450 (3.13%)	$1,458 (2.51%)
4+ BR	$15.24	$1,725	$2,173 (-20.60%)	$2,116 (-18.47%)

Historical Rents in Kentucky

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Top Cities Near Kentucky

There are a total of 45 cities nearby Kentucky. The average rent in Kentucky is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, AL, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kentucky is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,900 per month.

Let's compare Kentucky's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kentucky is 42.51% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 87.46% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kentucky are about 86.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 73.91% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near Kentucky in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	$949	$895	$895	$995
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$925	$825	$1,095	$999
Cincinnati, OH	$750	$898	$1,100	$1,098
Columbus, OH	$795	$1,116	$1,200	$1,125
Indianapolis, IN	$518	$814	$1,500	$1,250
Nashville, TN	$1,083	$1,163	$1,488	$1,799
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,470	$1,600	$2,040	$2,377
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,636	$1,850	$2,448
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,676	$1,855	$2,950
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,735	$2,100	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Kentucky

There are a total of 149 neighborhoods in or near Kentucky. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, North Philadelphia East, and Uptown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 149 total neighborhoods in or near Kentucky in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kentucky is currently around $2,920 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kentucky's average rent, which is only $1,085. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kentucky, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,399 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kentucky. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,473	$1,850	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,713	$1,662	$1,750
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,780	$2,800	$1,918
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,195	$3,200	$2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,548	$2,400
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,993	$2,553	$3,950	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,853	$2,695	$4,311	$2,824
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,395	$4,044	$3,503
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,400	$3,995	$3,695
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,493	$4,358	$3,697
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,500	$3,833	$3,850
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,900	$3,904
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,557	$3,695	$3,995
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,395	$6,495	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,595	$6,558	$4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,651	$4,530	$6,877	$4,700
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,775	$4,500	$6,400	$4,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,173	$4,400	$7,250	$4,875
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,950	$7,873	$4,900
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,486	$7,716	$5,170
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,055	$5,250	$5,254	$5,200
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,860	$5,345
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,493	$5,394
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,693	$4,900	$7,389	$5,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,065	$4,653	$6,100	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,302	$5,595	$8,500	$5,625
East Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$4,295	$6,350	$5,695
West Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$5,695	$7,200	$5,997
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,498	$6,181	$9,365	$6,195
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,300	$8,255	$6,200

Top Counties Near Kentucky

There are a total of 49 counties located by Kentucky. Some of these counties include Madison, AL, Fayette, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,463. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Madison, AL. Its average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Kentucky.

Typically, rent for studios in Kentucky is 60.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kentucky is 84.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kentucky is 95.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Madison, AL	$949	$895	$895	$995
Fayette, KY	$925	$825	$1,095	$999
Cincinnati, OH	$750	$898	$1,100	$1,098
Davidson, TN	$1,083	$1,163	$1,488	$1,799
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,450	$1,789	$2,150
Gwinnett, GA	$1,295	$1,500	$1,770	$2,400
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,588	$2,109	$2,463
Cobb, GA	$2,425	$1,598	$1,900	$2,500
Fulton, GA	$1,415	$1,800	$2,233	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	$1,200	$1,536	$1,860	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Kentucky

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Kentucky. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,643.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,597. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kentucky is $4,414 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,995 per month. Which comes out to $80 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kentucky. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,987	$4,995	$6,737	$5,495
40202, Louisville, KY	$1,776	$2,144	$2,967	$2,226
10019, New York, NY	$3,921	$4,700	$7,250	$5,000
10003, New York, NY	$4,450	$5,575	$6,995	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,495	$5,998	$5,917
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,198	$2,275
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,450	$5,238	$4,775
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,550	$7,490	$5,483
11101, New York, NY	$3,745	$4,607	$6,575	$4,643
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,414	$6,495	$4,690

Frequently Asked Questions - Kentucky Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kentucky?

The average monthly rental price for Kentucky apartments for rent is approximately $1,085. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kentucky rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Kentucky.

How much is a studio apartment in Kentucky?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $18.46. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kentucky.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kentucky?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $865 and an average price per square feet of $14.71. There are a total of 64 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kentucky.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kentucky?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,075 and an average price per square feet of $14.31. There are a total of 62 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kentucky.

How have rent prices in Kentucky changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kentucky can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kentucky?

A reasonable rent price in Kentucky is around $868/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.