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Rental Market Trends in Kentucky

$1,071/month

Average Rent

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

+$24

Average Price Increase

Ranked 10th

Least Expensive Rent by State

13,795

Available Rentals

Raceland, KY

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Kentucky?

As of July 2025, the average rent in Kentucky is $1,071/month. When you rent an apartment in Kentucky, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $898 per month for a studio, $1,071 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,261 for a two-bedroom apartment in Kentucky. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,591 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$898/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,071/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,261/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,591/month
1,304 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Kentucky?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Kentucky to live are Raceland, Owenton and Sturgis.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Raceland
$367/month
550 Sq Ft
Owenton
$411/month
700 Sq Ft
Sturgis
$411/month
650 Sq Ft
Irvine
$429/month
620 Sq Ft
Middlesboro
$435/month
695 Sq Ft
Princeton
$440/month
900 Sq Ft
Springfield
$460/month
577 Sq Ft
Flemingsburg
$462/month
714 Sq Ft
Wilmore
$462/month
670 Sq Ft
Prestonsburg
$466/month
620 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Kentucky?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Kentucky to live are Prospect, Dayton and Union.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prospect
$1,782/month
719 Sq Ft
Dayton
$1,520/month
743 Sq Ft
Union
$1,510/month
896 Sq Ft
Newport
$1,461/month
710 Sq Ft
Wilder
$1,429/month
890 Sq Ft
Covington
$1,410/month
706 Sq Ft
Bellevue
$1,363/month
935 Sq Ft
Saint Matthews
$1,344/month
850 Sq Ft
Highland Heights
$1,312/month
749 Sq Ft
Villa Hills
$1,310/month
650 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Kentucky

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