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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 26 metropolitan areas in Kentucky, 74 counties, 6 congressional districts, 208 zip codes, and 170 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Kentucky is $1,275 which represents a decrease of -3.32% 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 $1,430. The least expensive metropolitan area in Kentucky to rent places is Central City, KY MSA with an average rent of $603.

The most expensive county in Kentucky to rent places is Adair 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 $603.

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 $1,275.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,230. 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 $1,430, showing a more expensive of +12% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,870. This constitutes a more expensive by +47% when compared to the rent in Kentucky.
$1,275
Kentucky
VS
$1,230
-4%
Jefferson, county
$1,430
+12%
Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA, msa
$1,870
+47%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN MSA$1,430
Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA$1,398
Clarksville, TN-KY MSA$1,369
Elizabethtown, KY MSA$1,260
Middlesborough, KY MSA$1,231
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA$1,230
KY NON MSA$1,214
Danville, KY MSA$1,177
Frankfort, KY MSA$1,158
Somerset, KY MSA$1,154

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Evansville, IN-KY MSA$1,026
Paducah, KY-IL MSA$1,006
Corbin, KY MSA$991
Madisonville, KY MSA$991
Glasgow, KY MSA$980
Mount Sterling, KY MSA$955
Mayfield, KY MSA$950
Union City, TN-KY MSA$892
Murray, KY MSA$800
Central City, KY MSA$603

Counties in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Adair County$1,680
Campbell County$1,670
Shelby County$1,658
Jessamine County$1,606
Scott County$1,598
Marshall County$1,582
Fayette County$1,582
Trimble County$1,580
Russell County$1,575
Pike County$1,550

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

McCreary County$850
Boyd County$832
Ballard County$805
Knox County$798
Nicholas County$796
Hickman County$778
Henderson County$776
Hart County$695
Carter County$650
Muhlenberg County$603

Zip Codes in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

41092$4,250
40025$3,995
40059$3,838
42122$2,995
40067$2,775
41091$2,697
40162$2,489
40245$2,334
41051$2,208
41059$2,193

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

42140$750
42055$748
40155$736
42749$695
42266$652
40489$650
41143$650
42330$614
42048$600
42345$600

Cities in Kentucky

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Verona, KY$4,250
Glenview, KY$3,995
Prospect, KY$3,838
Lakeside Park, KY$3,500
Alvaton, KY$2,995
Simpsonville, KY$2,775
Union, KY$2,697
Rineyville, KY$2,489
Edgewood, KY$2,300
Independence, KY$2,208

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Wickliffe, KY$750
Kuttawa, KY$748
Muldraugh, KY$736
Horse Cave, KY$695
Pembroke, KY$652
Grayson, KY$650
Waynesburg, KY$650
Central City, KY$614
Greenville, KY$600
Hardin, KY$600
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