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Rental Market Trends in Saint Matthews, KY

What is the average rent in Saint Matthews, KY?

$1,487/month

Average Rent

851 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+8.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Saint Matthews, KY is $1,487 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Saint Matthews rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Saint Matthews, you can expect to pay about $1,046 per month for a studio, $1,487 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,679 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,737 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,046/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,487/month
851 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,679/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,737/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,747/month
857 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,490/month
1,559 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 Saint Matthews, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.2%, which averages out to $122 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Saint Matthews, KY
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Matthews, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Mallard Crossing is the most affordable neighborhood in Saint Matthews.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mallard Crossing
$1,468/month
781 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Matthews?

Based on current rent prices, Mallard Crossing is the most expensive neighborhood in Saint Matthews.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mallard Crossing
$1,468/month
781 Sq Ft

Which Saint Matthews neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Saint Matthews with the most apartments available is Mallard Crossing .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mallard Crossing
$1,468/month
781 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Saint Matthews is $1,487, you’ll want to make about $4,956 per month or $59,472 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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Mallard Crossing

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Saint Matthews, KY

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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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