Studio Apartment Rent in Shepherdsville, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Shepherdsville, Kentucky as of August 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,720 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Shepherdsville
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 Shepherdsville
Compare Shepherdsville'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Shepherdsville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Shepherdsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 16.5 mi | $1,061 | +$131 (+14%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 18.4 mi | $660 | $-270 (-29%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 21 mi | $800 | $-130 (-14%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 21.8 mi | $910 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 24.4 mi | $940 | +$10 (+1%) |
| New Albany, IN | 24.6 mi | $960 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 24.9 mi | $1,020 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Prospect, KY | 27.1 mi | $1,510 | +$580 (+62%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 30.3 mi | $1,100 | +$170 (+18%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 30.7 mi | $1,060 | +$130 (+14%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 36.2 mi | $940 | +$10 (+1%) |
| La Grange, KY | 36.6 mi | $1,030 | +$100 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Shepherdsville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Shepherdsville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Shepherdsville, Kentucky is $930 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,720.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Shepherdsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shepherdsville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Shepherdsville's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shepherdsville rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 34 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Shepherdsville ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Shepherdsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bardstown ($660), Radcliff ($800), Elizabethtown ($910).