2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Winchester, KY
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Winchester, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,209 and +36% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Winchester
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Winchester
Compare Winchester's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $870 |
| 2 | Corbin | $900 |
| 3 | Russellville | $900 |
| 4 | Bardstown | $920 |
| 5 | Richmond | $950 |
| 6 | Radcliff | $1,010 |
| 7 | Lawrenceburg | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paducah | $1,050 |
| 9 | Nicholasville | $1,060 |
| 10 | Paris | $1,060 |
| 11 | Versailles | $1,060 |
| 12 | Winchester (this page) | $1,060 |
| 13 | Murray | $1,080 |
| 14 | Hopkinsville | $1,130 |
| 15 | Elizabethtown | $1,140 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $2,000 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,670 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,580 |
| 4 | Independence | $1,500 |
| 5 | Florence | $1,430 |
| 6 | Louisville | $1,408 |
| 7 | Vine Grove | $1,360 |
| 8 | Cold Spring | $1,330 |
| 9 | Erlanger | $1,300 |
| 10 | Fort Thomas | $1,290 |
| 11 | Alexandria | $1,280 |
| 12 | Lexington | $1,261 |
| 13 | Fort Wright | $1,236 |
| 14 | Shepherdsville | $1,230 |
| 15 | Oak Grove | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Winchester.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Winchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris, KY | 17.4 mi | $1,060 | — |
| Richmond, KY | 18.5 mi | $950 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Lexington, KY | 24.3 mi | $1,261 | +$201 (+19%) |
| Nicholasville, KY | 29.6 mi | $1,060 | — |
| Georgetown, KY | 33.8 mi | $1,140 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Versailles, KY | 41.1 mi | $1,060 | — |
| Morehead, KY | 52.9 mi | $870 | $-190 (-18%) |
| Frankfort, KY | 53.2 mi | $1,180 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 57.6 mi | $1,020 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Alexandria, KY | 67.8 mi | $1,280 | +$220 (+21%) |
| Independence, KY | 72.2 mi | $1,500 | +$440 (+42%) |
| Corbin, KY | 72.3 mi | $900 | $-160 (-15%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Winchester — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Winchester?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Winchester, Kentucky is $1,060 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,209.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Winchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Winchester expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Winchester's 2-bedroom median of $1,060 is +36% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Winchester rank for 2-bedroom rent in Kentucky?
Among the 39 cities in Kentucky with 2-bedroom data, Winchester ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Winchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Richmond ($950), Morehead ($870), Lawrenceburg ($1,020).