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Average Rent in Kentucky

Kentucky is a state in United States. It ranks #48 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Kentucky, 75 counties, 6 congressional districts, 209 zip codes, and 171 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Kentucky is $1,273 which represents a decrease of -3.02% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Kentucky to rent places is Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA with an average rent of $1,433. The least expensive metropolitan area in Kentucky to rent places is Central City, KY MSA with an average rent of $606.

The most expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Adair County with an average rent of $1,800. The least expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Muhlenberg County with an average rent of $602.

The most expensive zip code in Kentucky to rent places is 41092 with an average rent of $4,250. The least expensive zip code in Kentucky to rent places is 42345 with an average rent of $600.

The most expensive city in Kentucky to rent places is Verona, KY with an average rent of $4,250. The least expensive city in Kentucky to rent places is Hardin, KY with an average rent of $600.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Kentucky currently stands at $1,273.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,230. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to Kentucky.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,433, showing a more expensive of +13% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +47% when compared to the rent in Kentucky.
$1,273
Kentucky
VS
$1,230
-3%
Jefferson, county
$1,433
+13%
Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, msa
$1,877
+47%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,433
Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA$1,399
Clarksville, TN-KY MSA$1,369
Elizabethtown, KY MSA$1,262
Middlesborough, KY MSA$1,246
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA$1,230
Danville, KY MSA$1,198
KY NON MSA$1,192
Somerset, KY MSA$1,172
Frankfort, KY MSA$1,163

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Evansville, IN-KY MSA$1,028
Paducah, KY-IL MSA$1,022
Corbin, KY MSA$1,008
Madisonville, KY MSA$1,000
Glasgow, KY MSA$980
Mount Sterling, KY MSA$949
Mayfield, KY MSA$941
Union City, TN-KY MSA$895
Murray, KY MSA$733
Central City, KY MSA$606

Counties in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Adair County$1,800
Campbell County$1,661
Shelby County$1,658
Scott County$1,608
Jessamine County$1,598
Fayette County$1,585
Russell County$1,575
Pike County$1,572
Trimble County$1,566
Marshall County$1,544

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Nicholas County$863
McCreary County$850
Boyd County$832
Knox County$800
Ballard County$799
Henderson County$784
Hickman County$782
Hart County$695
Carter County$650
Muhlenberg County$602

Zip Codes in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

41092$4,250
40025$3,995
40059$3,798
42122$3,196
40067$2,762
41091$2,748
40162$2,494
40245$2,309
41051$2,256
41059$2,188

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

42055$743
40155$736
42256$725
42749$695
42266$652
40489$650
41143$650
42330$608
42048$600
42345$600

Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Verona, KY$4,250
Glenview, KY$3,995
Prospect, KY$3,798
Lakeside Park, KY$3,500
Alvaton, KY$3,196
Simpsonville, KY$2,762
Union, KY$2,748
Rineyville, KY$2,494
Edgewood, KY$2,300
Independence, KY$2,256

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kuttawa, KY$743
Muldraugh, KY$736
Lewisburg, KY$725
Horse Cave, KY$695
Pembroke, KY$652
Grayson, KY$650
Waynesburg, KY$650
Central City, KY$608
Greenville, KY$600
Hardin, KY$600
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