1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Grange, KY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Grange, Kentucky as of June 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,795 and +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Grange
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in La Grange
Compare La Grange's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardstown | $700 |
| 2 | Morehead | $700 |
| 3 | Paducah | $810 |
| 4 | Radcliff | $810 |
| 5 | Murray | $820 |
| 6 | Richmond | $830 |
| 7 | Franklin | $849 |
| 8 | Fort Wright | $860 |
| 9 | Hopkinsville | $880 |
| 10 | Owensboro | $880 |
| 11 | Newport | $890 |
| 12 | Nicholasville | $890 |
| 13 | Paris | $890 |
| 14 | Versailles | $890 |
| 15 | Winchester | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,640 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,290 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,220 |
| 4 | Independence | $1,160 |
| 5 | Louisville | $1,159 |
| 6 | La Grange (this page) | $1,130 |
| 7 | Florence | $1,100 |
| 8 | Vine Grove | $1,070 |
| 9 | Lexington | $1,061 |
| 10 | Shelbyville | $1,040 |
| 11 | Shepherdsville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | $1,007 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $1,000 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $1,000 |
| 15 | Southgate | $979 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than La Grange.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, KY | 14.2 mi | $1,640 | +$510 (+45%) |
| Charlestown, IN | 16.2 mi | $990 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 19.9 mi | $1,040 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 21.5 mi | $1,110 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Louisville, KY | 25.1 mi | $1,159 | +$29 (+3%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 25.8 mi | $1,200 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 26.6 mi | $1,020 | $-110 (-10%) |
| New Albany, IN | 32.4 mi | $1,040 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 36.6 mi | $1,010 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Frankfort, KY | 39.1 mi | $970 | $-160 (-14%) |
| Franklin, KY | 39.1 mi | $849 | $-281 (-25%) |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 41.7 mi | $900 | $-230 (-20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Grange — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Grange?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Grange, Kentucky is $1,130 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,795.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Grange?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Grange's 1-bedroom median of $1,130 is +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Grange rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with 1-bedroom data, La Grange ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Grange?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Charlestown ($990), Shelbyville ($1,040), Jeffersonville ($1,110).