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Russellville

Pop. 7,316·38th most expensive in Kentucky·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$890/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$1,075
Stable (Monthly)
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Russellville · $890
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $890/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$36,000/yr
Local median income
$45,484/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Russellville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,680/yr
At $890/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Russellville, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,316
Median income
$45,484
Median age
43.6
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
20.9%
17.8%
25.8%
13.2%
22.3%
Under 1820.9%
18–3417.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.2%
65+22.3%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black9.7%
Hispanic6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
42%
31.9%
14.1%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma42%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+14.1%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Russellville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,907 → $45,484
up 23.2%
Population
7,068 → 7,316
up 3.5%
Renter share
53.3% → 43.7%
-9.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 14.1%
-3.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 43.6
+7.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $45,484 today, compared with $36,907 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,068 to 7,316 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 43.7% of households rent today, against 53.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 17.1% to 14.1%.

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Russellville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Russellville, KY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Russellville is $890/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($45,484/yr), Russellville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Russellville an affordable city for renters?

Russellville is considered very affordable for renters. At $890/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($45,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Russellville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Russellville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $890/mo in Russellville. The local median household income is $45,484/yr, meaning the typical Russellville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Russellville?

Rent in Russellville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Russellville rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Russellville is one of the more affordable cities in Kentucky for rent, ranking #38 out of 39 tracked cities at $890/mo.

What percentage of Russellville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.7% of Russellville households are renters, while 56.3% are owner-occupied. Russellville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Russellville rent compare to the national average?

Russellville's median rent of $890/mo is $1,075 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #38 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $890/mo, rent takes ~23% of Russellville's median household income ($45,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Russellville 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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