Murray State University

Murray, KY

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Murray State University - Murray, KY Area Guide

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Murray State University places the highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities presented at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions typically found at smaller universities. Founded in 1922, Murray State offers a wide range of relevant undergraduate and graduate degree programs with core studies in the liberal arts and sciences. MSU maintains a commitment to diversity, global awareness, and intellectual curiosity while fostering growth in knowledge, critical inquiry, and innovative thinking. Situated in the small town of Murray just seven miles north of the Kentucky-Tennessee border, MSU is within close proximity to various styles of apartments available for rent. Access to U.S. 641 allows for simple travels and commutes from campus. Student organizations, NCAA Division I Racers, Greek life, community service opportunities, intramurals and club sports, and special events keep Murray State humming. Options for outdoor recreation abound with the Kentucky and Barkley Lakes as well as the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area a short drive from campus. Nashville, Memphis, Louisville, and Saint Louis are all less than four hours away too.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Murray, KY is $646 for one bedroom, $920 for two bedrooms, and $862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 657 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $646/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 905 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $920/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,189 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $862/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Murray Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

653 Students

Southwest Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

445 Students

North Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

573 Students

East Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

314 Students

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

653 Students

Calloway County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

Murray High School

Public

Grades 9-12

553 Students

Calloway County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

856 Students

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.