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Rental Market Trends in Somerset, KY

What is the average rent in Somerset, KY?

$731/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Somerset, KY is $731 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Somerset more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Somerset, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $731 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $907 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,588 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$731/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$907/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,588/month
1,188 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 Somerset, KY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Somerset, KY
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Somerset, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
80% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $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 Somerset, KY?

Because the average rent in Somerset is $731, you’ll want to make about $2,436 per month or $29,232 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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Somerset, KY

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Apartment Averages

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Fry Estates Apartments

Fry Estates Apartments

386 Parkers Mill Way,
Somerset, KY 42503

$849 - $1,045

1-2 Beds

Eagle Creek Apartments

Eagle Creek Apartments

2049 Monticello Rd,
Somerset, KY 42501

$600 - $700

1 Bed

63 Melrose Dr

63 Melrose Dr

63 Melrose Dr,
Somerset, KY 42503

$1,200

2 Beds

15 Melrose Dr

15 Melrose Dr

15 Melrose Dr,
Somerset, KY 42503

$850

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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