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Rental Market Trends in Fairdale, KY

What is the average rent in Fairdale, KY?

$1,079/month

Average Rent

834 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fairdale, KY is $1,079 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Fairdale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairdale, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,079 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,159 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,539 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
834 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,159/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,539/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,759/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,107/month
1,336 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 Fairdale, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fairdale, KY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairdale, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
80% $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 Fairdale, KY?

Because the average rent in Fairdale is $1,079, you’ll want to make about $3,596 per month or $43,152 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.

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Fairdale, KY

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Bonaventure

Bonaventure

3511 Bonaventure Blvd,
Louisville, KY 40219

$1,007 - $1,265

2 Beds

The Stratton

The Stratton

333 Whispering Brook Dr,
Louisville, KY 40229

$963 - $1,181

1-5 Beds

Newtown Woods

Newtown Woods

10605 Newtown Woods Trl,
Fairdale, KY 40118

$1,227 - $1,974 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Radius West

Radius West

9800 Starlet Dr,
Fairdale, KY 40118

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2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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