The Kentucky rental market
Kentucky tracks median rent across 36 cities, ranging from Morehead at $973/mo to Prospect at $2,382/mo. The state average of $1,478/mo runs about 25% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across Kentucky cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +4.0% over the past year. 5 of 43 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 38 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green.
Kentucky rent questions
What is the average rent in Kentucky?
The average median rent across 36 tracked cities in Kentucky is $1,478/mo, about 25% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which Kentucky city has the highest rent?
Prospect has the highest median rent in Kentucky at $2,382/mo.
Which Kentucky city has the most affordable rent?
Morehead is the most affordable tracked city in Kentucky, with a median rent of $973/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +4.0% over the past year.
How does Kentucky rent compare to the rest of the country?
5 of 43 tracked Kentucky cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 38 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Kentucky?
By population, the largest rental markets in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.