Studio Apartment Rent in Corbin, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Corbin, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $875 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Corbin
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Corbin
Compare Corbin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Corbin (this page) | $640 |
| 3 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 4 | Russellville | $660 |
| 5 | Paducah | $720 |
| 6 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 7 | Paris | $730 |
| 8 | Versailles | $730 |
| 9 | Winchester | $730 |
| 10 | Richmond | $740 |
| 11 | Murray | $770 |
| 12 | Georgetown | $780 |
| 13 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 14 | Southgate | $799 |
| 15 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,510 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,150 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Louisville | $1,061 |
| 5 | Vine Grove | $1,060 |
| 6 | Independence | $1,030 |
| 7 | Florence | $980 |
| 8 | Shelbyville | $940 |
| 9 | Shepherdsville | $930 |
| 10 | Elizabethtown | $910 |
| 11 | Cold Spring | $910 |
| 12 | Oak Grove | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Corbin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Corbin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, TN | 56.9 mi | $1,060 | +$420 (+66%) |
| Richmond, KY | 58.9 mi | $740 | +$100 (+16%) |
| Powell, TN | 60.3 mi | $1,130 | +$490 (+77%) |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 66.5 mi | $1,150 | +$510 (+80%) |
| Knoxville, TN | 66.6 mi | $1,363 | +$723 (+113%) |
| Nicholasville, KY | 71.5 mi | $730 | +$90 (+14%) |
| Winchester, KY | 72.3 mi | $730 | +$90 (+14%) |
| Farragut, TN | 73.2 mi | $1,880 | +$1,240 (+194%) |
| Louisville, TN | 75.9 mi | $970 | +$330 (+52%) |
| Morristown, TN | 77 mi | $319 | $-321 (-50%) |
| Lenoir City, TN | 78.1 mi | $1,440 | +$800 (+125%) |
| Alcoa, TN | 78.9 mi | $1,230 | +$590 (+92%) |
Studio rent in Corbin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Corbin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Corbin, Kentucky is $640 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $875.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Corbin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,600 ($2,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corbin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Corbin's studio median of $640 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corbin rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Corbin ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Corbin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Morristown ($319).