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Average Rent in Kentucky

Kentucky is a state in United States. It ranks #47 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 24 metropolitan areas in Kentucky, 74 counties, 6 congressional districts, 205 zip codes, and 166 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Kentucky is $1,284 which represents a decrease of -3.47% 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 $1,424. The least expensive metropolitan area in Kentucky to rent places is Central City, KY MSA with an average rent of $607.

The most expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Campbell County with an average rent of $1,696. 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 40059 with an average rent of $3,830. 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 Prospect, KY with an average rent of $3,830. The least expensive city in Kentucky to rent places is Greenville, KY with an average rent of $600.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Kentucky currently stands at $1,284.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,237. 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 $1,424, showing a more expensive of +11% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +45% when compared to the rent in Kentucky.
$1,284
Kentucky
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$1,237
-4%
Jefferson, county
$1,424
+11%
Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, msa
$1,859
+45%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,424
Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA$1,396
Clarksville, TN-KY MSA$1,377
KY NON MSA$1,272
Elizabethtown, KY MSA$1,249
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA$1,239
Campbellsville, KY MSA$1,221
Danville, KY MSA$1,195
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSA$1,187
Frankfort, KY MSA$1,185

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bowling Green, KY MSA$1,062
Corbin, KY MSA$1,046
Evansville, IN-KY MSA$1,018
Mayfield, KY MSA$997
Paducah, KY-IL MSA$985
Glasgow, KY MSA$970
Mount Sterling, KY MSA$939
Madisonville, KY MSA$920
Union City, TN-KY MSA$865
Central City, KY MSA$607

Counties in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Campbell County$1,696
Oldham County$1,663
Jessamine County$1,629
Trimble County$1,617
Scott County$1,598
Pike County$1,588
Shelby County$1,587
Fayette County$1,573
Bullitt County$1,566
Marshall County$1,554

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Ballard County$826
Henderson County$797
Livingston County$795
Hickman County$776
Knox County$774
Cumberland County$750
Nicholas County$710
Hart County$695
Carter County$650
Muhlenberg County$607

Zip Codes in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

40059$3,830
42122$2,995
40067$2,657
41091$2,608
40162$2,479
40245$2,431
41059$2,200
41051$2,126
42044$2,057
41075$2,029

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

42140$750
42717$750
40734$742
40311$710
42749$695
41219$675
42266$654
41143$650
42330$622
42345$600

Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Prospect, KY$3,830
Lakeside Park, KY$3,500
Alvaton, KY$2,995
Simpsonville, KY$2,657
Union, KY$2,608
Rineyville, KY$2,479
Edgewood, KY$2,300
Melbourne, KY$2,200
Independence, KY$2,126
Gilbertsville, KY$2,057

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Gamaliel, KY$750
Wickliffe, KY$750
Gray, KY$742
Carlisle, KY$710
Horse Cave, KY$695
Flatgap, KY$675
Pembroke, KY$654
Grayson, KY$650
Central City, KY$622
Greenville, KY$600
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