Studio Apartment Rent in Oak Grove, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oak Grove, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,140 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oak Grove
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 Oak Grove
Compare Oak Grove'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 (this page) | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oak Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oak Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN | 13.4 mi | $1,027 | +$137 (+15%) |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 13.9 mi | $800 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Ashland City, TN | 37.8 mi | $1,330 | +$440 (+49%) |
| Russellville, KY | 41.1 mi | $660 | $-230 (-26%) |
| Dickson, TN | 41.6 mi | $1,270 | +$380 (+43%) |
| Springfield, TN | 41.8 mi | $1,320 | +$430 (+48%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 53.5 mi | $1,520 | +$630 (+71%) |
| White House, TN | 54.8 mi | $1,510 | +$620 (+70%) |
| Murray, KY | 57.8 mi | $770 | $-120 (-13%) |
| Nashville, TN | 59.7 mi | $1,718 | +$828 (+93%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 62.6 mi | $1,640 | +$750 (+84%) |
| Franklin, TN | 65.1 mi | $1,702 | +$812 (+91%) |
Studio rent in Oak Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oak Grove?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oak Grove, Kentucky is $890 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,140.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oak Grove?
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 Oak Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Grove'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 Oak Grove rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Oak Grove ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oak Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hopkinsville ($800), Russellville ($660), Murray ($770).