Studio Apartment Rent in Erlanger, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Erlanger, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,242 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Erlanger
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 Erlanger
Compare Erlanger's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Corbin | $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 (this page) | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Erlanger.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Erlanger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, KY | 3.5 mi | $980 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Independence, KY | 6.6 mi | $1,030 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Covington, KY | 6.8 mi | $825 | $-65 (-7%) |
| Newport, KY | 9 mi | $800 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Hebron, KY | 9.2 mi | $1,150 | +$260 (+29%) |
| Southgate, KY | 9.8 mi | $799 | $-91 (-10%) |
| Cold Spring, KY | 10.2 mi | $910 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Burlington, KY | 10.9 mi | $1,080 | +$190 (+21%) |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 11.3 mi | $890 | — |
| Dayton, KY | 11.7 mi | $820 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Cincinnati, OH | 12.1 mi | $878 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Norwood, OH | 14.6 mi | $850 | $-40 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Erlanger — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Erlanger?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Erlanger, Kentucky is $890 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,242.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Erlanger?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Erlanger expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Erlanger's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Erlanger rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Erlanger ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Erlanger?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Covington ($825), Newport ($800), Southgate ($799).