Rental market overview for Kentucky, powered by HUD and Census data.
Median Rent
$886
Median Income
$64,894
Rent Burden
27.6%
Avg FMR (2BR)
N/A
Affordability
Kentucky: 27.6% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.
<25% 25 to 30%>30%
Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Kentucky
Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.
Cities in Kentucky by median income and median rent
City
Median income
Median rent
Rent burden
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)
$63,114
$1,014
28.2%
Lexington-Fayette urban county
$66,087
$1,065
29.7%
Bowling Green
$47,118
$931
29.0%
Owensboro
$51,982
$888
27.7%
Covington
$53,770
$877
29.9%
Georgetown
$74,530
$1,106
26.7%
Richmond
$45,457
$832
29.0%
Florence
$67,352
$1,118
27.1%
Elizabethtown
$54,493
$847
23.9%
Nicholasville
$61,832
$980
28.8%
Hopkinsville
$43,577
$857
28.5%
Jeffersontown
$78,929
$1,175
23.6%
Independence
$92,355
$1,183
23.7%
Frankfort
$53,905
$889
27.1%
Henderson
$46,276
$762
29.5%
Paducah
$46,984
$815
28.6%
Radcliff
$54,558
$897
23.3%
Ashland
$51,250
$793
28.5%
Erlanger
$74,147
$959
26.7%
Madisonville
$54,234
$854
25.9%
Winchester
$50,982
$832
29.3%
Burlington
$96,683
$1,303
23.4%
Mount Washington
$91,185
$834
22.9%
St. Matthews
$78,928
$1,198
24.5%
Murray
$37,421
$762
29.4%
Fort Thomas
$95,391
$1,025
28.8%
Shelbyville
$74,433
$947
26.4%
Danville
$48,038
$765
28.9%
Shively
$45,953
$824
31.0%
Berea
$54,481
$779
27.3%
Glasgow
$44,125
$797
33.4%
Newport
$50,278
$842
33.8%
Shepherdsville
$71,875
$878
29.6%
Bardstown
$47,654
$850
27.9%
Fort Campbell North
$52,677
$1,383
31.9%
Somerset
$33,245
$812
32.9%
Lawrenceburg
$58,935
$849
33.4%
Campbellsville
$53,254
$655
24.1%
Lyndon
$63,806
$1,159
27.6%
Alexandria
$100,938
$1,033
31.8%
Versailles
$55,606
$935
30.2%
Paris
$46,752
$739
30.6%
Franklin
$54,784
$984
28.9%
La Grange
$72,265
$1,138
29.0%
Oakbrook
$91,282
$1,340
22.1%
Francisville
$145,304
$1,333
21.2%
Mayfield
$42,589
$582
30.7%
Middletown
$81,881
$1,422
25.5%
Middlesborough
$35,798
$623
35.4%
Elsmere
$61,890
$1,263
27.1%
Harrodsburg
$49,293
$707
23.0%
Maysville
$41,171
$690
25.6%
Hillview
$63,578
$1,321
22.2%
Fort Mitchell
$74,830
$924
26.2%
Fort Knox
$76,864
$1,178
18.5%
Corbin
$52,929
$699
27.5%
Edgewood
$117,308
$1,147
28.6%
Oak Grove
$40,740
$1,059
30.3%
London
$45,858
$738
29.4%
Pikeville
$41,324
$832
28.4%
Mount Sterling
$47,408
$612
23.8%
Union
$131,047
$1,705
22.4%
Villa Hills
$109,196
$1,122
23.3%
Flatwoods
$58,294
$922
27.7%
Russellville
$45,484
$679
24.1%
Morehead
$32,020
$739
36.0%
Taylor Mill
$79,781
$1,094
18.0%
Vine Grove
$74,035
$1,293
24.0%
Hebron
$99,257
$1,337
29.8%
Highland Heights
$44,910
$1,016
41.7%
Leitchfield
$43,214
$605
26.2%
Cynthiana
$46,601
$657
27.2%
Lebanon
$37,500
$634
28.9%
Cold Spring
$76,151
$1,124
36.5%
Princeton
$46,317
$695
27.3%
Crestwood
$110,147
$1,093
28.8%
Wilmore
$59,848
$857
19.7%
Fort Wright
$105,075
$1,058
21.9%
Monticello
$43,353
$739
30.7%
Central City
$52,184
$711
24.2%
Dayton
$61,432
$937
32.8%
Bellevue
$66,741
$952
31.1%
Walton
$79,811
$978
29.0%
Douglass Hills
$90,760
$1,179
26.2%
Williamsburg
$33,875
$660
28.6%
Hazard
$65,846
$714
33.7%
Hendron
$65,912
$975
42.7%
Columbia
$45,163
$675
24.2%
Benton
$61,443
$774
47.9%
Massac
$65,966
$843
32.9%
Hurstbourne
$117,031
$1,555
15.8%
Reidland
$73,750
$926
18.7%
Farley
$45,257
$780
27.6%
Greenville
$68,984
$701
32.3%
Ludlow
$59,089
$1,036
24.1%
Crescent Springs
$75,565
$850
20.0%
Scottsville
$34,835
$871
36.0%
Paintsville
$27,601
$579
30.2%
Crittenden
$52,217
$881
21.2%
Lancaster
$45,610
$817
30.0%
Williamstown
$60,726
$826
26.6%
Carrollton
$48,333
$803
25.9%
Prestonsburg
$27,099
$615
27.2%
Grayson
$27,045
$582
31.4%
Russell
$80,750
$759
18.3%
Southgate
$54,107
$998
31.9%
Buckner
$141,538
$1,850
20.9%
Stanford
$57,618
$680
28.5%
Beaver Dam
$48,991
$646
13.8%
Claryville
$95,127
$874
24.8%
West Liberty
$47,083
$570
21.8%
Hodgenville
$37,022
$862
27.4%
Morganfield
$57,619
$734
26.9%
Stanton
$29,097
$743
35.7%
Crestview Hills
$107,857
$1,307
20.1%
Barbourville
$21,287
$750
18.3%
Park Hills
$89,167
$884
32.2%
Wilder
$66,250
$1,202
20.2%
Simpsonville
$89,813
$1,037
21.8%
Flemingsburg
$37,857
$636
29.3%
Marion
$38,023
$526
20.9%
Brandenburg
$51,964
$700
29.3%
Providence
$49,954
$609
13.6%
Springfield
$48,333
$741
24.9%
Graymoor-Devondale
$82,833
$1,310
26.1%
Lakeside Park
$104,523
$984
17.0%
Irvine
$31,359
$602
30.3%
Eddyville
$37,475
$681
27.1%
Falmouth
$38,021
$841
40.6%
Calvert City
$39,974
$975
36.5%
Hardinsburg
$52,684
$713
23.2%
Anchorage
$202,917
$1,802
51.0%
Cumberland
$32,716
$543
27.5%
Thruston
$79,409
$675
17.5%
Horse Cave
$46,971
$641
25.3%
Jamestown
$29,438
$533
31.0%
Mount Vernon
$34,550
$683
41.9%
Greensburg
$38,571
$596
25.6%
Jackson
$33,333
$424
27.5%
Albany
$39,167
$560
28.2%
Dry Ridge
$46,000
$743
25.0%
Manchester
$30,474
$578
31.7%
Windy Hills
$106,875
$2,362
51.0%
Lewisport
$49,545
$779
27.4%
Warsaw
$52,240
$726
21.9%
Masonville
$85,194
$725
26.3%
Junction City
$38,646
$814
28.7%
Liberty
$28,347
$591
29.3%
Whitesburg
$32,663
$610
45.9%
Lebanon Junction
$49,509
$809
24.8%
Brooks
$54,000
$1,045
18.2%
Worthington Hills
$77,917
$1,235
32.0%
Dawson Springs
$34,615
$570
32.2%
Raceland
$60,398
$780
51.0%
Hurstbourne Acres
$67,645
$1,165
24.2%
Owingsville
$38,255
$440
24.2%
Beattyville
$23,423
$342
31.1%
North Corbin
$59,306
$844
17.3%
Elkton
$39,922
$819
25.8%
Orchard Grass Hills
$97,969
$1,688
19.4%
West Buechel
$48,750
$1,058
23.8%
Harlan
$24,936
$468
30.8%
Edmonton
$47,841
$575
19.4%
Hickman
$31,000
$467
34.6%
Salyersville
$29,280
$585
32.0%
Jenkins
$26,500
$532
29.7%
Jeffersonville
$52,031
$834
22.6%
Ledbetter
$60,667
$1,118
45.8%
Sebree
$60,000
$752
14.3%
Pineville
$27,159
$396
27.2%
Catlettsburg
$33,047
$558
25.7%
Breckinridge Center
$66,023
$903
22.3%
Midway
$63,938
$840
25.7%
Munfordville
$26,953
$609
24.7%
Worthington
$60,972
$865
18.1%
Taylorsville
$45,060
$789
27.3%
Sturgis
$39,148
$639
35.1%
St. Regis Park
$94,803
$1,750
14.5%
Auburn
$40,259
$735
24.3%
Owenton
$45,766
$608
30.2%
Augusta
$50,135
$637
24.5%
Clay City
$22,929
$602
31.6%
Olive Hill
$55,000
$476
24.7%
Coal Run Village
$43,315
$830
26.7%
Burkesville
$26,563
$465
28.7%
Guthrie
$34,118
$844
31.1%
Audubon Park
$104,107
$910
15.2%
Irvington
$48,714
$763
25.0%
South Shore
$27,199
$588
41.9%
Coldstream
$95,750
$2,213
23.9%
Brodhead
$28,750
$571
26.4%
Silver Grove
$43,975
$701
27.0%
Hebron Estates
$53,929
$743
23.8%
Vanceburg
$25,089
$490
23.6%
Beechwood Village
$114,375
$996
43.9%
Pleasureville
$47,436
$1,386
41.3%
Muldraugh
$49,375
$842
19.9%
Earlington
$38,971
$813
32.7%
Clarkson
$21,250
$583
32.6%
Bellefonte
$109,750
$1,721
32.5%
Cloverport
$33,250
$291
24.8%
Clinton
$31,100
$585
23.4%
Whitley City
$22,702
$621
32.3%
Dixon
$44,444
$700
27.5%
Wurtland
$43,654
$721
22.5%
Northfield
$121,429
$1,335
31.3%
Lewisburg
$35,469
$469
27.1%
Burnside
$52,847
$843
18.6%
Clay
$36,354
$716
27.5%
West Point
$34,769
$636
51.0%
Greenup
$43,036
$843
33.6%
Brownsville
$34,150
$640
27.8%
Campbellsburg
$53,512
$685
28.6%
Burgin
$71,806
$914
15.2%
Hawesville
$54,423
$580
27.5%
Goshen
$94,926
$2,148
41.4%
Cannonsburg
$80,271
$843
21.1%
Camargo
$42,262
$824
33.3%
Hanson
$84,063
$933
30.0%
Elkhorn City
$43,819
$628
31.4%
Bloomfield
$44,922
$879
32.8%
White Plains
$41,125
$768
33.7%
Rolling Hills
$99,792
$1,066
26.1%
South Wallins
$52,833
$784
14.9%
Bromley
$49,432
$1,017
14.3%
Bellemeade
$121,111
$2,450
28.6%
Langdon Place
$99,091
$1,095
24.2%
Meadow Vale
$88,875
$1,650
25.8%
Stamping Ground
$60,606
$882
25.8%
Pembroke
$80,893
$920
16.7%
Livermore
$23,661
$322
27.0%
Plantation
$71,250
$925
32.8%
Pleasant Ridge
$43,796
$931
27.5%
Garrison
$40,156
$941
31.8%
Ryland Heights
$72,813
$1,132
19.8%
Flat Lick
$16,327
$702
51.0%
Nortonville
$39,583
$759
24.3%
New Castle
$38,594
$685
35.0%
Salem
$47,054
$650
28.3%
Evarts
$32,222
$621
24.9%
McKee
$17,554
$309
29.3%
Fleming-Neon
$55,438
$725
51.0%
Blue Ridge Manor
$70,833
$1,725
30.6%
East Bernstadt
$34,632
$671
51.0%
Powderly
$44,805
$718
28.0%
La Center
$50,987
$933
18.8%
Mortons Gap
$39,205
$814
18.1%
Inez
$37,159
$500
41.8%
Calhoun
$51,705
$767
30.8%
Ferguson
$32,500
$615
38.8%
Perryville
$58,634
$733
23.3%
Millersburg
$40,769
$654
28.3%
Watterson Park
$42,059
$748
24.7%
Crab Orchard
$27,721
$577
28.2%
New Haven
$68,750
$878
27.6%
Woodlawn Park
$95,455
$1,547
24.4%
Corydon
$53,854
$625
22.8%
North Middletown
$44,167
$900
30.8%
Bardwell
$47,153
$684
27.8%
Brooksville
$50,000
$550
30.8%
Frenchburg
$29,028
$555
27.7%
Houston Acres
$100,000
$1,804
18.1%
Adairville
$36,176
$489
26.7%
Ironville
$46,386
$935
24.9%
Uniontown
$43,947
$752
31.5%
Wickliffe
$34,250
$706
33.6%
Wingo
$47,396
$650
21.3%
Science Hill
$36,250
$791
45.0%
Sandy Hook
$20,469
$327
29.3%
Smiths Grove
$53,750
$1,038
32.3%
Park City
$50,625
$717
28.0%
Artemus
$25,729
$639
51.0%
Sonora
$52,750
$695
47.9%
Lynch
$29,954
$925
45.5%
Caneyville
$42,212
$625
42.5%
Ravenna
$43,571
$773
24.4%
Hindman
$19,924
$479
34.3%
Lynnview
$57,621
$1,203
22.8%
Loretto
$49,688
$625
27.7%
Kevil
$41,667
$650
27.0%
Milton
$53,024
$838
22.5%
Hardin
$30,341
$606
26.1%
Parkway Village
$88,182
$1,275
22.1%
Woodland Hills
$90,096
$1,741
23.3%
Island
$47,857
$850
19.7%
Loyall
$30,278
$624
32.8%
Hustonville
$45,625
$396
28.1%
Benham
$50,595
$644
14.7%
Chaplin
$74,226
$959
13.8%
Upton
$60,417
$754
20.8%
Fincastle
$84,750
$1,554
23.6%
Murray Hill
$93,750
$2,638
51.0%
Seneca Gardens
$118,929
$1,611
21.1%
Whitesville
$70,000
$800
17.7%
Buffalo
$29,291
$820
37.5%
Butler
$40,893
$854
31.4%
Robards
$64,750
$703
16.9%
Melbourne
$74,375
$625
51.0%
Fordsville
$43,281
$608
28.0%
Barlow
$30,000
$555
50.0%
Emlyn
$88,125
$678
9.0%
Crofton
$42,986
$595
24.4%
Strathmoor Village
$106,250
$2,525
32.1%
Poplar Hills
$21,567
$716
35.2%
McDowell
$33,378
$835
N/A
Moorland
$68,000
$800
30.0%
Drakesboro
$39,659
$830
51.0%
Crestview
$86,250
$1,175
18.2%
Strathmoor Manor
$186,094
$1,700
50.0%
Fredonia
$63,500
$945
51.0%
Eubank
$44,205
$686
31.4%
Norbourne Estates
$166,944
$2,000
22.5%
Plum Springs
$58,750
$1,036
16.7%
Hazel
$36,765
$725
29.2%
Wellington
$103,333
$1,750
33.8%
Forest Hills
$85,625
$1,768
51.0%
Centertown
$45,313
$873
30.8%
Grand Rivers
$60,625
$744
31.3%
Willisburg
$72,857
$850
10.9%
Gamaliel
$34,688
$716
22.8%
Sharpsburg
$30,000
$358
29.1%
Sacramento
$33,438
$534
29.5%
Martin
$21,513
$339
32.3%
Norwood
$106,786
$1,795
26.3%
Kingsley
$108,750
$1,450
27.5%
Briarwood
$75,147
$1,446
28.0%
Bremen
$42,650
$607
48.6%
Salt Lick
$29,318
$656
51.0%
Hollyvilla
$56,250
$1,151
21.3%
Richlawn
$114,000
$1,917
15.8%
Bradfordsville
$29,792
$638
25.6%
Lakeview Heights
$76,964
$1,214
17.9%
Waverly
$59,375
$775
13.6%
Glencoe
$43,438
$793
33.3%
McHenry
$39,063
$642
33.5%
Wayland
$31,667
$917
19.2%
Hunters Hollow
$66,607
$1,339
48.8%
Mackville
$74,444
$1,125
18.3%
Brownsboro Village
$89,688
$1,844
36.3%
Sadieville
$61,000
$1,281
28.8%
Druid Hills
$141,250
$1,350
25.0%
Ghent
$51,364
$824
32.5%
Bedford
$33,750
$824
27.3%
Dover
$57,813
$875
22.9%
Vicco
$40,197
$918
47.5%
Anthoston
$56,250
$913
25.6%
Fancy Farm
$55,060
$522
51.0%
Trenton
$76,250
$742
35.8%
Sparta
$59,286
$890
35.3%
Corinth
$68,125
$500
22.9%
Smithland
$63,250
$950
47.5%
St. Charles
$37,679
$929
51.0%
Arlington
$37,639
$765
27.5%
Fountain Run
$38,750
$625
22.5%
Bonnieville
$30,000
$650
33.3%
Ewing
$42,614
$825
45.7%
Warfield
$53,125
$850
21.4%
Pleasant View
$44,323
$910
27.2%
Wildwood
$86,250
$1,850
47.5%
Campton
$23,333
$533
34.6%
Big Clifty
$22,813
$731
36.9%
Oakland
$38,750
$1,000
22.5%
Allen
$33,269
$939
28.9%
Nebo
$75,938
$844
36.3%
Slaughters
$39,375
$1,042
12.5%
Fairfield
$85,546
$550
24.2%
Smithfield
$46,354
$838
24.2%
Ekron
$50,179
$800
25.0%
Woodlawn
$88,125
$1,153
18.9%
Berry
$50,208
$775
51.0%
Cambridge
$88,958
$1,375
51.0%
Mount Olivet
$23,875
$619
51.0%
Wheatcroft
$43,036
$738
28.8%
Kenton Vale
$58,000
$1,050
21.0%
Raywick
$40,000
$638
24.2%
Blandville
$41,750
$683
32.5%
Prestonville
$20,313
$769
22.1%
Hiseville
$12,438
$792
51.0%
Woodbury
$50,208
$1,094
51.0%
How Kentucky Compares to the National Average
Median Rent
$886▼ 35.1%
Rent Burden
27.6%▼ 8.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%▲ 60.7%
Kentucky Rental Market Overview
Kentucky has approximately 540 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 30.2% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $886, which is 35% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)
The average Kentucky renter spends approximately 27.6% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)
With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 13.8%, the Kentucky rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)
Rent Burden Distribution Across Kentucky Cities
35% of cities in Kentucky have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.
Providence: median rent of $609, median income of $49,954, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.6%. (Source: Census ACS)
Beaver Dam: median rent of $646, median income of $48,991, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.8%. (Source: Census ACS)
Hurstbourne: median rent of $1,555, median income of $117,031, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.8%. (Source: Census ACS)
Lakeside Park: median rent of $984, median income of $104,523, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
Thruston: median rent of $675, median income of $79,409, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.5%. (Source: Census ACS)
Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):
Raceland: median rent of $780, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Windy Hills: median rent of $2,362, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Anchorage: median rent of $1,802, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Benton: median rent of $774, with a rent burden of approximately 47.9%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Whitesburg: median rent of $610, with a rent burden of approximately 45.9%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom
HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.
Population vs Median Rent in Kentucky
In Kentucky, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.
Renting in Kentucky: What to Know
Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Kentucky. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Kentucky may have additional local tenant protections.
Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.
Kentucky Rental Market Trends
Rent trends for Kentucky are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.
Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)
Affordable rentals in Kentucky
1,010 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Kentucky, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.
StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.
Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.