Studio Apartment Rent in Georgetown, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Georgetown, Kentucky as of August 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,551 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Georgetown
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 Georgetown
Compare Georgetown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 3 | Paducah | $720 |
| 4 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 5 | Versailles | $730 |
| 6 | Winchester | $730 |
| 7 | Richmond | $740 |
| 8 | Murray | $770 |
| 9 | Georgetown (this page) | $780 |
| 10 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 11 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
| 12 | Newport | $800 |
| 13 | Radcliff | $800 |
| 14 | Bellevue | $820 |
| 15 | Dayton | $820 |
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 | La Grange | $1,030 |
| 7 | Independence | $1,030 |
| 8 | Florence | $980 |
| 9 | Shelbyville | $940 |
| 10 | Shepherdsville | $930 |
| 11 | Elizabethtown | $910 |
| 12 | Oak Grove | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Georgetown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Georgetown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 15.9 mi | $864 | +$84 (+11%) |
| Versailles, KY | 21 mi | $730 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Frankfort, KY | 22 mi | $880 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Nicholasville, KY | 25.6 mi | $730 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Winchester, KY | 33.8 mi | $730 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 34.3 mi | $780 | — |
| Richmond, KY | 37.2 mi | $740 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 45.4 mi | $940 | +$160 (+21%) |
| Independence, KY | 47.6 mi | $1,030 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Florence, KY | 52.6 mi | $980 | +$200 (+26%) |
| Erlanger, KY | 53.2 mi | $890 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Burlington, KY | 54.5 mi | $1,080 | +$300 (+38%) |
Studio rent in Georgetown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Georgetown?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Georgetown, Kentucky is $780 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,551.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Georgetown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Georgetown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Georgetown's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Georgetown rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 34 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Georgetown ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Georgetown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Versailles ($730), Nicholasville ($730), Winchester ($730).