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Rental Market Trends in Paducah, KY

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Paducah, KY is $926/month.

Rent in Paducah is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$926/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.3%

Change / Year

126

Available Apartments

Paducah rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Paducah average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Paducah average $926 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Paducah average $1,015 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Paducah average $1,334 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$926/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,015/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,334/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,824/month
1,407 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Paducah, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Paducah, KY

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Paducah, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $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 $926, you’ll want to make about $3,086 per month or $37,032 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 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Paducah is 19.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,338. You can expect to pay 6.1% less for groceries, 13.1% more for utilities, and 9.7% less for transportation.

City

Paducah, KY

126 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Paducah, KY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Paducah We Think You'll Love

Mora Mi Apartments

Mora Mi Apartments

2991 Clay St,
Paducah, KY 42001

1-3 Beds | $660 - $1,050

Riviera Apartments

Riviera Apartments

2967 Harrison St,
Paducah, KY 42001

1-2 Beds | $850 - $915

Lone Oak Villas

Lone Oak Villas

710 Lone Oak Rd,
Paducah, KY 42003

2 Beds | $899

The W on Broadway

The W on Broadway

219 Broadway St,
Paducah, KY 42001

1-2 Beds | $2,900 - $3,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Paducah?

The average rent in Paducah is $926 per month, which is 44.3% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Paducah?

The average rent for a house in Paducah, KY is $1,824 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Paducah?

Rents in Paducah, KY are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $13 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Paducah?

In Paducah, KY, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Kentucky Paducah Rental Trends

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 June 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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