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Vine Grove

Pop. 6,830·9th most expensive in Kentucky·Rental market data updated monthly for Vine Grove, KY
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$340
Falling (Monthly)
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Vine Grove · $1,625
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,625/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$72,560/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Vine Grove's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vine Grove, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,830
Median income
$72,560
Median age
37.4
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
26.8%
19.2%
28.6%
12.1%
13.3%
Under 1826.8%
18–3419.2%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.1%
65+13.3%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
14.2%
White70.8%
Black14.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian3.9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
27.9%
39%
26.2%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college39%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vine Grove, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,417 → $72,560
up 3.0%
Population
6,397 → 6,830
up 6.8%
Renter share
35.6% → 29.4%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 26.2%
-1.4 pts
Median age
35.6 → 37.4
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $70,417 to $72,560 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% shift. Census counts show Vine Grove, KY adding about 433 residents over the five-year window, up 6.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.6% to 29.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Vine Grove rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Vine Grove. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Vine Grove, KY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vine Grove is $1,625/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($72,560/yr), Vine Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vine Grove an affordable city for renters?

Vine Grove is considered affordable for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($72,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vine Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vine Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in Vine Grove. The local median household income is $72,560/yr, meaning the typical Vine Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vine Grove?

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

How does Vine Grove rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Vine Grove is one of the pricier cities in Kentucky for rent, ranking #9 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,625/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vine Grove?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vine Grove ($1,625/mo): Radcliff ($1,055/mo), New Albany ($1,204/mo), Elizabethtown ($1,327/mo).

What percentage of Vine Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of Vine Grove households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. Vine Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vine Grove rent compare to the national average?

Vine Grove's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #9 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~27% of Vine Grove's median household income ($72,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vine Grove 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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