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Murray, KY Area Guide

Come home to the Friendliest Small Town in America

Welcoming Active Affordable Rural Suburban Quaint College Town Growing University

Situated in western Kentucky, Murray has been named the “Friendliest Small Town in America.” Murray’s close proximity to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes makes the town an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of opportunities for kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, and enjoying nature. Murray is home to Murray State University and widely known as a college town. Access to an array of diverse amenities keeps Murray dynamic, with options for outdoor adventures as well as cultural delights in the form of museums, live music, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions. Murray is also within a three-hour drive of major cities like Nashville, Louisville, and Saint Louis.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Murray, KY is $645 for one bedroom, $919 for two bedrooms, and $861 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$645/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$1,469/month
868 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Murray, KY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

36 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Murray High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Calloway County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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 2026.