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Rental Market Trends in Nicholasville, KY

What is the average rent in Nicholasville, KY?

$1,365/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Nicholasville, KY is $1,365 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Nicholasville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Nicholasville, you can expect to pay about $955 per month for a studio, $1,365 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,405 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,193 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$955/month
288 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,365/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,405/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,193/month
1,641 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,814/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,629/month
2,282 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,484/month
1,426 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Nicholasville, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.7%, which averages out to $78 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 November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Nicholasville, KY
Last Updated November 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nicholasville, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Nicholasville is $1,365, you’ll want to make about $4,550 per month or $54,600 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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Nicholasville, KY

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The W at Brannon

The W at Brannon

270 Lancer Dr,
Nicholasville, KY 40356

$1,338 - $2,310

1-3 Beds

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Ashgrove Farms Townhomes

101 Headstall Rd,
Nicholasville, KY 40356

$1,899 - $2,699

2-3 Beds

The Avenue at Nicholasville

The Avenue at Nicholasville

801 E Brannon Rd,
Nicholasville, KY 40356

$1,330 - $1,930

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Vetra Lexington

Vetra Lexington

4070 Victoria Way,
Lexington, KY 40515

$1,099 - $1,428

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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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