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Rental Market Trends in Murray, KY

What is the average rent in Murray, KY?

$646/month

Average Rent

657 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Murray, KY is $646 per month. This is 61% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Murray more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Murray, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $646 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $920 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $862 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$646/month
657 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$920/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$862/month
1,189 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 Murray, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $23 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Murray, KY
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Murray, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
56% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $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 Murray, KY?

Because the average rent in Murray is $646, you’ll want to make about $2,153 per month or $25,836 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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Murray, KY

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Apartment Averages

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Bee Creek Crossing (Senior Apartments 55+)

Bee Creek Crossing (Senior Apartments 55+)

1745 Brooklyn Dr,
Murray, KY 42071

$650 - $800

1-2 Beds

904 Coldwater Rd

904 Coldwater Rd

904 Coldwater Rd,
Murray, KY 42071

$795

2 Beds

1006 Northwood Dr

1006 Northwood Dr

1006 Northwood Dr,
Murray, KY 42071

$1,250

2 Beds

505 Vine St

505 Vine St

505 Vine St,
Murray, KY 42071

$750

1 Bed

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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