Studio Apartment Rent in Paducah, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Paducah, Kentucky as of October 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,168 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Paducah
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 Paducah
Compare Paducah's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corbin | $640 |
| 2 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 3 | Glasgow | $660 |
| 4 | Paducah (this page) | $720 |
| 5 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 6 | Winchester | $730 |
| 7 | Richmond | $740 |
| 8 | Murray | $770 |
| 9 | Georgetown | $780 |
| 10 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 11 | Southgate | $799 |
| 12 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
| 13 | Newport | $800 |
| 14 | Radcliff | $800 |
| 15 | Bellevue | $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 | La Grange | $1,030 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Paducah.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Paducah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray, KY | 40.5 mi | $770 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Marion, IL | 49.4 mi | $760 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Carbondale, IL | 59.8 mi | $447 | $-273 (-38%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 63.4 mi | $750 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Jackson, MO | 70.2 mi | $870 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Dyersburg, TN | 82.8 mi | $720 | — |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 86.6 mi | $800 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Oak Grove, KY | 90.2 mi | $890 | +$170 (+24%) |
| Jackson, TN | 95.9 mi | $850 | +$130 (+18%) |
| Clarksville, TN | 101.4 mi | $1,027 | +$307 (+43%) |
| Evansville, IN | 102.8 mi | $792 | +$72 (+10%) |
| Brownsville, TN | 105.4 mi | $680 | $-40 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Paducah — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Paducah?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Paducah, Kentucky is $720 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,168.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Paducah?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,800 ($2,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Paducah expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Paducah's studio median of $720 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Paducah rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 36 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Paducah ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Paducah?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Carbondale ($447), Brownsville ($680).