Average Rent in Kentucky

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Current Versus Historical Kentucky Rents

Kentucky rentals average $750 for a studio rental to $1,849 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,022, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $69 (-8.42%) year-over-year from $819 to $750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $556 (-38.19%) year-over-year from $1,456 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $484 (-30.66%) year-over-year from $1,579 to $1,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $255 (16.58%) year-over-year from $1,540 to $1,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $420 (-18.96%) year-over-year from $2,215 to $1,795. 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 down by 6.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.46	$750	$819 (-8.42%)	$1,121 (-33.09%)
1 BR	$15.23	$900	$1,456 (-38.19%)	$1,003 (-10.27%)
2 BR	$15.07	$1,095	$1,579 (-30.66%)	$1,034 (5.88%)
3 BR	$14.68	$1,795	$1,540 (16.58%)	$1,442 (24.51%)
4+ BR	$14.02	$1,795	$2,215 (-18.96%)	$2,265 (-20.75%)

Historical Rents in Kentucky

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Top Cities Near Kentucky

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Kentucky. The average rent in Kentucky is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cincinnati, OH, with an average rent of $950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kentucky is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,895 per month.

Let's compare Kentucky's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kentucky is 78.33% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 82.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kentucky are about 89.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 108.51% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Kentucky in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cincinnati, OH	N/A	$896	$1,100	$950
Indianapolis, IN	$721	$770	$1,150	$950
Huntsville, AL	$995	$795	$847	$995
Columbus, OH	$860	$1,099	$1,075	$1,083
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,350	$1,650
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,538	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Atlanta, GA	$1,428	$1,800	$2,490	$2,495
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,500
Johns Creek, GA	N/A	$1,599	$1,884	$2,975
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,646	$2,200	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Kentucky

There are a total of 139 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 139 total neighborhoods in or near Kentucky in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kentucky is currently around $2,990 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kentucky's average rent, which is only $1,022. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kentucky, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 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	$1,232	$1,495	$1,986	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,959	$1,650	$1,800
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,775	$2,963	$1,950
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,995	$2,500	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,195	$3,250	$2,400
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,672	$4,230	$2,795
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,435	$4,195	$3,750
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,427	$4,500	$3,750
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,000	$3,778
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,250	$3,695	$3,795
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,383	$3,500	$3,495	$3,995
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,650	$3,950	$3,999
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,360	$6,451	$4,500
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,515	$6,664	$4,560
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$7,000	$4,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,254	$7,750	$4,800
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,903	$7,850	$4,942
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,691	$6,498	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$8,203	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,019	$5,000	$5,800	$5,074
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,154	$5,390	$7,750	$5,275
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$7,352	$5,298
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,196	$7,350	$5,315
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$4,653	$5,938	$5,425
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,615	$8,000	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,248	$5,995	$5,995
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,775	$6,998	$6,050
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$6,295	$10,050	$6,174
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,300	$9,995	$6,300

Top Counties Near Kentucky

There are a total of 47 counties located by Kentucky. Some of these counties include Cincinnati, OH, Madison, AL, and Hall, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,495. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cincinnati, OH. Its average rent per month is $950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,425, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Kentucky.

Typically, rent for studios in Kentucky is 90.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kentucky is 82.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kentucky is 98.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cincinnati, OH	N/A	$896	$1,100	$950
Madison, AL	$995	$795	$847	$1,150
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,395	$1,713	$2,200
DeKalb, GA	$1,248	$1,589	$1,900	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,557	$1,935	$2,400
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,593	$1,895	$2,400
Gwinnett, GA	$1,928	$1,475	$1,750	$2,400
Fulton, GA	$1,484	$1,750	$2,244	$2,475
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,513	$1,805	$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 $4,600.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,550. That's at least $88 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kentucky is $4,300 per month. Or in other words, $84 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	$4,000	$5,250	$6,995	$5,345
40202, Louisville, KY	$1,776	$2,144	$2,967	$2,226
10019, New York, NY	$3,828	$4,794	$6,995	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,800	$6,995	$5,995
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,102	$3,198	$2,273
10025, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,300	$5,200	$4,995
10038, New York, NY	$4,171	$5,495	$8,350	$5,495
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,575	$4,604
11201, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,495	$4,790

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 $1,022. 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 $750 and an average price per square feet of $18.46. There are a total of 5 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $15.23. There are a total of 51 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 $1,054 and an average price per square feet of $15.07. There are a total of 39 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 -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kentucky?

A reasonable rent price in Kentucky is around $818/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.