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Rental Market Trends in Paducah, KY

What is the average rent in Paducah, KY?

$895/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Paducah, KY is $895 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Paducah more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Paducah, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $895 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $979 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,299 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$895/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$979/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,299/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,760/month
1,457 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,638 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 Paducah, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $15 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Paducah, KY
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Paducah, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
56% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Paducah is $895, you’ll want to make about $2,983 per month or $35,796 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Paducah, KY is 6.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Paducah is 17.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,299. You can expect to pay 5.6% less for groceries, 11.3% more for utilities, and 19.9% more for transportation.

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Paducah, KY

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How does Paducah, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Westcreek Villas

Westcreek Villas

2651 Perkins Creek Dr,
Paducah, KY 42001

1-3 Beds | $1,175 - $1,700

The W on Broadway

The W on Broadway

219 Broadway St,
Paducah, KY 42001

1-2 Beds | $2,600 - $3,600

South Towne Commons - NOW PRELEASING

South Towne Commons - NOW PRELEASING

2150 Irvin Cobb Dr,
Paducah, KY 42003

1-2 Beds | $875 - $1,095

Jackson House

Jackson House

820 Washington St,
Paducah, KY 42003

Studio - 1 Bed | $693 - $1,015

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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