Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

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Morehead State University - Morehead, KY

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Founded in 1887 as Morehead Normal School, Morehead State University is a comprehensive public institution with robust undergraduate and graduate programs, emerging doctoral programs, and a focus on regional engagement. Aspiring to be the best public university in the South, MSU educates students for success in a global environment, engages in scholarship, promotes diversity of people and ideas, and serves communities to improve quality of life.

Located at the Appalachian foothills in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, MSU is set against an idyllic backdrop in a small town with a big heart. Several apartments and townhomes are available for rent in the immediate Morehead area as well as in the neighboring Clearfield area. Commuting to campus is simple with access to U.S. 60 and I-64.

NCAA Division I Eagles athletic teams, Greek life, and over 100 student clubs and organizations contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful, with Eagle Lake located within walking distance of campus and Cave Run just a short drive away. Larger cities such as Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati are all within a two-hour drive of campus.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Morehead, KY is $828 for one bedroom, and $1,015 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morehead has increased by 9.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 504 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $828/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 915 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,015/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Rodburn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

Mcbrayer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

562 Students

Tilden Hogge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

204 Students

Rowan County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

716 Students

Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

14 Students

Rowan County Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,017 Students

Sunrise Children's Services

Public

Grades 9-11

8 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Twin Knobs Recreation Area - Daniel Boone National Forest

Military Bases

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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 June 2025.