Biggest seasonal rent swings in Kentucky

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Kentucky cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Frankfort ranks first, with a swing of 2.6% between January and August.
Across all 8 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,454/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

8 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	FrankfortKY Pop. 29KCompare →	2.6%	January	August	$989/mo
02	CovingtonKY Pop. 41KCompare →	2.2%	February	September	$1,513/mo
03	LexingtonKY Pop. 324KCompare →	1.6%	February	September	$1,631/mo
04	NicholasvilleKY Pop. 32KCompare →	1.4%	January	August	$1,454/mo
05	LouisvilleKY Pop. 632KCompare →	1.4%	January	June	$1,330/mo
06	RichmondKY Pop. 37KCompare →	1.4%	January	October	$1,109/mo
07	Bowling GreenKY Pop. 75KCompare →	1.3%	March	August	$1,240/mo
08	FlorenceKY Pop. 33KCompare →	1.1%	February	August	$1,522/mo