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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 27 metropolitan areas in Kentucky, 75 counties, 6 congressional districts, 207 zip codes, and 169 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Kentucky is $1,264 which represents a decrease of -3.13% 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 $1,428. The least expensive metropolitan area in Kentucky to rent places is Central City, KY MSA with an average rent of $625.

The most expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Shelby County with an average rent of $1,680. The least expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Muhlenberg County with an average rent of $607.

The most expensive zip code in Kentucky to rent places is 40104 with an average rent of $7,895. 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 Battletown, KY with an average rent of $7,895. 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 $1,264.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,220. This represents a difference of -4% 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 $1,428, 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 $1,880. This constitutes a more expensive by +49% when compared to the rent in Kentucky.
$1,264
Kentucky
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$1,220
-4%
Jefferson, county
$1,428
+13%
Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, msa
$1,880
+49%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,428
Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA$1,402
Somerset, KY MSA$1,400
Clarksville, TN-KY MSA$1,367
Elizabethtown, KY MSA$1,287
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA$1,222
Frankfort, KY MSA$1,191
Danville, KY MSA$1,184
Middlesborough, KY MSA$1,165
Richmond-Berea, KY MSA$1,146

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

London, KY MSA$1,014
Campbellsville, KY MSA$1,013
Glasgow, KY MSA$1,001
Corbin, KY MSA$961
Mayfield, KY MSA$925
Union City, TN-KY MSA$905
Mount Sterling, KY MSA$890
Murray, KY MSA$700
Maysville, KY MSA$650
Central City, KY MSA$625

Counties in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Shelby County$1,680
Scott County$1,667
Campbell County$1,626
Fayette County$1,590
Russell County$1,575
Jessamine County$1,574
Trimble County$1,563
Kenton County$1,506
Boone County$1,492
Marshall County$1,457

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Henderson County$815
Boyd County$805
Floyd County$800
Knox County$800
Hickman County$790
Ballard County$773
Lyon County$724
Hart County$695
Carter County$650
Muhlenberg County$607

Zip Codes in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

40104$7,895
41092$4,097
40025$3,995
40059$3,731
42122$3,398
41091$2,779
40067$2,728
40162$2,500
41051$2,374
40245$2,296

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

42256$725
42055$724
40155$704
42749$695
42266$653
41143$650
41164$650
42330$625
42048$600
42345$600

Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Battletown, KY$7,895
Verona, KY$4,097
Glenview, KY$3,995
Prospect, KY$3,731
Lakeside Park, KY$3,500
Alvaton, KY$3,398
Union, KY$2,779
Simpsonville, KY$2,728
Rineyville, KY$2,500
Independence, KY$2,374

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lewisburg, KY$725
Kuttawa, KY$724
Muldraugh, KY$704
Horse Cave, KY$695
Pembroke, KY$653
Grayson, KY$650
Olive Hill, KY$650
Central City, KY$625
Greenville, KY$600
Hardin, KY$600
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