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Rental Market Trends in Ashland, KY

What is the average rent in Ashland, KY?

$686/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Ashland, KY is $686 per month. This is 58% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Ashland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ashland, you can expect to pay about $566 per month for a studio, $686 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $800 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,001 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$566/month
702 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$686/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$800/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,001/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ashland, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ashland, KY
Last Updated January 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ashland, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
77% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ashland, KY?

Because the average rent in Ashland is $686, you’ll want to make about $2,286 per month or $27,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ashland, KY is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ashland is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $566 - $1,001. You can expect to pay 8.9% less for groceries, 3.6% less for utilities, and 5.4% less for transportation.

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Ashland, KY

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200 Providence Hill Dr,
Ashland, KY 41101

$900 - $1,325

1-3 Beds

324 Long St

324 Long St

324 Long St,
Ashland, KY 41101

$900

2 Beds

1821 Beech St

1821 Beech St

1821 Beech St,
Ashland, KY 41102

$1,200

3 Beds

526 Old Stage Rd

526 Old Stage Rd

526 Old Stage Rd,
Ashland, KY 41101

$850

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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