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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

13,858

Available Rentals

Owensboro, KY

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Kentucky?

As of September 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 $900 per month for a studio, $1,071 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,262 for a two-bedroom apartment in Kentucky. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,601 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$900/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,071/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,262/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,601/month
1,309 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 Owensboro, Frankfort and Richmond.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Owensboro
$758/month
613 Sq Ft
Frankfort
$873/month
613 Sq Ft
Richmond
$881/month
690 Sq Ft
Bowling Green
$889/month
694 Sq Ft
Hopkinsville
$898/month
636 Sq Ft
Elizabethtown
$979/month
741 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,026/month
751 Sq Ft
Jeffersontown
$1,050/month
707 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$1,058/month
663 Sq Ft
Lexington
$1,085/month
682 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
$1,781/month
721 Sq Ft
Dayton
$1,525/month
743 Sq Ft
Union
$1,509/month
896 Sq Ft
Newport
$1,463/month
710 Sq Ft
Wilder
$1,429/month
890 Sq Ft
Covington
$1,412/month
705 Sq Ft
Saint Matthews
$1,374/month
850 Sq Ft
Bellevue
$1,364/month
935 Sq Ft
Villa Hills
$1,310/month
650 Sq Ft
Highland Heights
$1,308/month
748 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Kentucky

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