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Average Rent in Kentucky

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

27.6%of income to rent

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
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)$63,114$1,01428.2%
Lexington-Fayette urban county$66,087$1,06529.7%
Bowling Green$47,118$93129.0%
Owensboro$51,982$88827.7%
Covington$53,770$87729.9%
Georgetown$74,530$1,10626.7%
Richmond$45,457$83229.0%
Florence$67,352$1,11827.1%
Elizabethtown$54,493$84723.9%
Nicholasville$61,832$98028.8%
Hopkinsville$43,577$85728.5%
Jeffersontown$78,929$1,17523.6%
Independence$92,355$1,18323.7%
Frankfort$53,905$88927.1%
Henderson$46,276$76229.5%
Paducah$46,984$81528.6%
Radcliff$54,558$89723.3%
Ashland$51,250$79328.5%
Erlanger$74,147$95926.7%
Madisonville$54,234$85425.9%
Winchester$50,982$83229.3%
Burlington$96,683$1,30323.4%
Mount Washington$91,185$83422.9%
St. Matthews$78,928$1,19824.5%
Murray$37,421$76229.4%
Fort Thomas$95,391$1,02528.8%
Shelbyville$74,433$94726.4%
Danville$48,038$76528.9%
Shively$45,953$82431.0%
Berea$54,481$77927.3%
Glasgow$44,125$79733.4%
Newport$50,278$84233.8%
Shepherdsville$71,875$87829.6%
Bardstown$47,654$85027.9%
Fort Campbell North$52,677$1,38331.9%
Somerset$33,245$81232.9%
Lawrenceburg$58,935$84933.4%
Campbellsville$53,254$65524.1%
Lyndon$63,806$1,15927.6%
Alexandria$100,938$1,03331.8%
Versailles$55,606$93530.2%
Paris$46,752$73930.6%
Franklin$54,784$98428.9%
La Grange$72,265$1,13829.0%
Oakbrook$91,282$1,34022.1%
Francisville$145,304$1,33321.2%
Mayfield$42,589$58230.7%
Middletown$81,881$1,42225.5%
Middlesborough$35,798$62335.4%
Elsmere$61,890$1,26327.1%
Harrodsburg$49,293$70723.0%
Maysville$41,171$69025.6%
Hillview$63,578$1,32122.2%
Fort Mitchell$74,830$92426.2%
Fort Knox$76,864$1,17818.5%
Corbin$52,929$69927.5%
Edgewood$117,308$1,14728.6%
Oak Grove$40,740$1,05930.3%
London$45,858$73829.4%
Pikeville$41,324$83228.4%
Mount Sterling$47,408$61223.8%
Union$131,047$1,70522.4%
Villa Hills$109,196$1,12223.3%
Flatwoods$58,294$92227.7%
Russellville$45,484$67924.1%
Morehead$32,020$73936.0%
Taylor Mill$79,781$1,09418.0%
Vine Grove$74,035$1,29324.0%
Hebron$99,257$1,33729.8%
Highland Heights$44,910$1,01641.7%
Leitchfield$43,214$60526.2%
Cynthiana$46,601$65727.2%
Lebanon$37,500$63428.9%
Cold Spring$76,151$1,12436.5%
Princeton$46,317$69527.3%
Crestwood$110,147$1,09328.8%
Wilmore$59,848$85719.7%
Fort Wright$105,075$1,05821.9%
Monticello$43,353$73930.7%
Central City$52,184$71124.2%
Dayton$61,432$93732.8%
Bellevue$66,741$95231.1%
Walton$79,811$97829.0%
Douglass Hills$90,760$1,17926.2%
Williamsburg$33,875$66028.6%
Hazard$65,846$71433.7%
Hendron$65,912$97542.7%
Columbia$45,163$67524.2%
Benton$61,443$77447.9%
Massac$65,966$84332.9%
Hurstbourne$117,031$1,55515.8%
Reidland$73,750$92618.7%
Farley$45,257$78027.6%
Greenville$68,984$70132.3%
Ludlow$59,089$1,03624.1%
Crescent Springs$75,565$85020.0%
Scottsville$34,835$87136.0%
Paintsville$27,601$57930.2%
Crittenden$52,217$88121.2%
Lancaster$45,610$81730.0%
Williamstown$60,726$82626.6%
Carrollton$48,333$80325.9%
Prestonsburg$27,099$61527.2%
Grayson$27,045$58231.4%
Russell$80,750$75918.3%
Southgate$54,107$99831.9%
Buckner$141,538$1,85020.9%
Stanford$57,618$68028.5%
Beaver Dam$48,991$64613.8%
Claryville$95,127$87424.8%
West Liberty$47,083$57021.8%
Hodgenville$37,022$86227.4%
Morganfield$57,619$73426.9%
Stanton$29,097$74335.7%
Crestview Hills$107,857$1,30720.1%
Barbourville$21,287$75018.3%
Park Hills$89,167$88432.2%
Wilder$66,250$1,20220.2%
Simpsonville$89,813$1,03721.8%
Flemingsburg$37,857$63629.3%
Marion$38,023$52620.9%
Brandenburg$51,964$70029.3%
Providence$49,954$60913.6%
Springfield$48,333$74124.9%
Graymoor-Devondale$82,833$1,31026.1%
Lakeside Park$104,523$98417.0%
Irvine$31,359$60230.3%
Eddyville$37,475$68127.1%
Falmouth$38,021$84140.6%
Calvert City$39,974$97536.5%
Hardinsburg$52,684$71323.2%
Anchorage$202,917$1,80251.0%
Cumberland$32,716$54327.5%
Thruston$79,409$67517.5%
Horse Cave$46,971$64125.3%
Jamestown$29,438$53331.0%
Mount Vernon$34,550$68341.9%
Greensburg$38,571$59625.6%
Jackson$33,333$42427.5%
Albany$39,167$56028.2%
Dry Ridge$46,000$74325.0%
Manchester$30,474$57831.7%
Windy Hills$106,875$2,36251.0%
Lewisport$49,545$77927.4%
Warsaw$52,240$72621.9%
Masonville$85,194$72526.3%
Junction City$38,646$81428.7%
Liberty$28,347$59129.3%
Whitesburg$32,663$61045.9%
Lebanon Junction$49,509$80924.8%
Brooks$54,000$1,04518.2%
Worthington Hills$77,917$1,23532.0%
Dawson Springs$34,615$57032.2%
Raceland$60,398$78051.0%
Hurstbourne Acres$67,645$1,16524.2%
Owingsville$38,255$44024.2%
Beattyville$23,423$34231.1%
North Corbin$59,306$84417.3%
Elkton$39,922$81925.8%
Orchard Grass Hills$97,969$1,68819.4%
West Buechel$48,750$1,05823.8%
Harlan$24,936$46830.8%
Edmonton$47,841$57519.4%
Hickman$31,000$46734.6%
Salyersville$29,280$58532.0%
Jenkins$26,500$53229.7%
Jeffersonville$52,031$83422.6%
Ledbetter$60,667$1,11845.8%
Sebree$60,000$75214.3%
Pineville$27,159$39627.2%
Catlettsburg$33,047$55825.7%
Breckinridge Center$66,023$90322.3%
Midway$63,938$84025.7%
Munfordville$26,953$60924.7%
Worthington$60,972$86518.1%
Taylorsville$45,060$78927.3%
Sturgis$39,148$63935.1%
St. Regis Park$94,803$1,75014.5%
Auburn$40,259$73524.3%
Owenton$45,766$60830.2%
Augusta$50,135$63724.5%
Clay City$22,929$60231.6%
Olive Hill$55,000$47624.7%
Coal Run Village$43,315$83026.7%
Burkesville$26,563$46528.7%
Guthrie$34,118$84431.1%
Audubon Park$104,107$91015.2%
Irvington$48,714$76325.0%
South Shore$27,199$58841.9%
Coldstream$95,750$2,21323.9%
Brodhead$28,750$57126.4%
Silver Grove$43,975$70127.0%
Hebron Estates$53,929$74323.8%
Vanceburg$25,089$49023.6%
Beechwood Village$114,375$99643.9%
Pleasureville$47,436$1,38641.3%
Muldraugh$49,375$84219.9%
Earlington$38,971$81332.7%
Clarkson$21,250$58332.6%
Bellefonte$109,750$1,72132.5%
Cloverport$33,250$29124.8%
Clinton$31,100$58523.4%
Whitley City$22,702$62132.3%
Dixon$44,444$70027.5%
Wurtland$43,654$72122.5%
Northfield$121,429$1,33531.3%
Lewisburg$35,469$46927.1%
Burnside$52,847$84318.6%
Clay$36,354$71627.5%
West Point$34,769$63651.0%
Greenup$43,036$84333.6%
Brownsville$34,150$64027.8%
Campbellsburg$53,512$68528.6%
Burgin$71,806$91415.2%
Hawesville$54,423$58027.5%
Goshen$94,926$2,14841.4%
Cannonsburg$80,271$84321.1%
Camargo$42,262$82433.3%
Hanson$84,063$93330.0%
Elkhorn City$43,819$62831.4%
Bloomfield$44,922$87932.8%
White Plains$41,125$76833.7%
Rolling Hills$99,792$1,06626.1%
South Wallins$52,833$78414.9%
Bromley$49,432$1,01714.3%
Bellemeade$121,111$2,45028.6%
Langdon Place$99,091$1,09524.2%
Meadow Vale$88,875$1,65025.8%
Stamping Ground$60,606$88225.8%
Pembroke$80,893$92016.7%
Livermore$23,661$32227.0%
Plantation$71,250$92532.8%
Pleasant Ridge$43,796$93127.5%
Garrison$40,156$94131.8%
Ryland Heights$72,813$1,13219.8%
Flat Lick$16,327$70251.0%
Nortonville$39,583$75924.3%
New Castle$38,594$68535.0%
Salem$47,054$65028.3%
Evarts$32,222$62124.9%
McKee$17,554$30929.3%
Fleming-Neon$55,438$72551.0%
Blue Ridge Manor$70,833$1,72530.6%
East Bernstadt$34,632$67151.0%
Powderly$44,805$71828.0%
La Center$50,987$93318.8%
Mortons Gap$39,205$81418.1%
Inez$37,159$50041.8%
Calhoun$51,705$76730.8%
Ferguson$32,500$61538.8%
Perryville$58,634$73323.3%
Millersburg$40,769$65428.3%
Watterson Park$42,059$74824.7%
Crab Orchard$27,721$57728.2%
New Haven$68,750$87827.6%
Woodlawn Park$95,455$1,54724.4%
Corydon$53,854$62522.8%
North Middletown$44,167$90030.8%
Bardwell$47,153$68427.8%
Brooksville$50,000$55030.8%
Frenchburg$29,028$55527.7%
Houston Acres$100,000$1,80418.1%
Adairville$36,176$48926.7%
Ironville$46,386$93524.9%
Uniontown$43,947$75231.5%
Wickliffe$34,250$70633.6%
Wingo$47,396$65021.3%
Science Hill$36,250$79145.0%
Sandy Hook$20,469$32729.3%
Smiths Grove$53,750$1,03832.3%
Park City$50,625$71728.0%
Artemus$25,729$63951.0%
Sonora$52,750$69547.9%
Lynch$29,954$92545.5%
Caneyville$42,212$62542.5%
Ravenna$43,571$77324.4%
Hindman$19,924$47934.3%
Lynnview$57,621$1,20322.8%
Loretto$49,688$62527.7%
Kevil$41,667$65027.0%
Milton$53,024$83822.5%
Hardin$30,341$60626.1%
Parkway Village$88,182$1,27522.1%
Woodland Hills$90,096$1,74123.3%
Island$47,857$85019.7%
Loyall$30,278$62432.8%
Hustonville$45,625$39628.1%
Benham$50,595$64414.7%
Chaplin$74,226$95913.8%
Upton$60,417$75420.8%
Fincastle$84,750$1,55423.6%
Murray Hill$93,750$2,63851.0%
Seneca Gardens$118,929$1,61121.1%
Whitesville$70,000$80017.7%
Buffalo$29,291$82037.5%
Butler$40,893$85431.4%
Robards$64,750$70316.9%
Melbourne$74,375$62551.0%
Fordsville$43,281$60828.0%
Barlow$30,000$55550.0%
Emlyn$88,125$6789.0%
Crofton$42,986$59524.4%
Strathmoor Village$106,250$2,52532.1%
Poplar Hills$21,567$71635.2%
McDowell$33,378$835N/A
Moorland$68,000$80030.0%
Drakesboro$39,659$83051.0%
Crestview$86,250$1,17518.2%
Strathmoor Manor$186,094$1,70050.0%
Fredonia$63,500$94551.0%
Eubank$44,205$68631.4%
Norbourne Estates$166,944$2,00022.5%
Plum Springs$58,750$1,03616.7%
Hazel$36,765$72529.2%
Wellington$103,333$1,75033.8%
Forest Hills$85,625$1,76851.0%
Centertown$45,313$87330.8%
Grand Rivers$60,625$74431.3%
Willisburg$72,857$85010.9%
Gamaliel$34,688$71622.8%
Sharpsburg$30,000$35829.1%
Sacramento$33,438$53429.5%
Martin$21,513$33932.3%
Norwood$106,786$1,79526.3%
Kingsley$108,750$1,45027.5%
Briarwood$75,147$1,44628.0%
Bremen$42,650$60748.6%
Salt Lick$29,318$65651.0%
Hollyvilla$56,250$1,15121.3%
Richlawn$114,000$1,91715.8%
Bradfordsville$29,792$63825.6%
Lakeview Heights$76,964$1,21417.9%
Waverly$59,375$77513.6%
Glencoe$43,438$79333.3%
McHenry$39,063$64233.5%
Wayland$31,667$91719.2%
Hunters Hollow$66,607$1,33948.8%
Mackville$74,444$1,12518.3%
Brownsboro Village$89,688$1,84436.3%
Sadieville$61,000$1,28128.8%
Druid Hills$141,250$1,35025.0%
Ghent$51,364$82432.5%
Bedford$33,750$82427.3%
Dover$57,813$87522.9%
Vicco$40,197$91847.5%
Anthoston$56,250$91325.6%
Fancy Farm$55,060$52251.0%
Trenton$76,250$74235.8%
Sparta$59,286$89035.3%
Corinth$68,125$50022.9%
Smithland$63,250$95047.5%
St. Charles$37,679$92951.0%
Arlington$37,639$76527.5%
Fountain Run$38,750$62522.5%
Bonnieville$30,000$65033.3%
Ewing$42,614$82545.7%
Warfield$53,125$85021.4%
Pleasant View$44,323$91027.2%
Wildwood$86,250$1,85047.5%
Campton$23,333$53334.6%
Big Clifty$22,813$73136.9%
Oakland$38,750$1,00022.5%
Allen$33,269$93928.9%
Nebo$75,938$84436.3%
Slaughters$39,375$1,04212.5%
Fairfield$85,546$55024.2%
Smithfield$46,354$83824.2%
Ekron$50,179$80025.0%
Woodlawn$88,125$1,15318.9%
Berry$50,208$77551.0%
Cambridge$88,958$1,37551.0%
Mount Olivet$23,875$61951.0%
Wheatcroft$43,036$73828.8%
Kenton Vale$58,000$1,05021.0%
Raywick$40,000$63824.2%
Blandville$41,750$68332.5%
Prestonville$20,313$76922.1%
Hiseville$12,438$79251.0%
Woodbury$50,208$1,09451.0%

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.

City count by rent burden bracket for Kentucky
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%132
25 to 30%124
30 to 35%72
35% and up66

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • 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)

    Cities in Kentucky

    540 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 540 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)629,176$1,01428.2%N/A
    Lexington-Fayette urban county321,276$1,06529.7%N/A
    Bowling Green72,385$93129.0%N/A
    Owensboro60,019$88827.7%N/A
    Covington40,923$87729.9%N/A
    Georgetown37,510$1,10626.7%N/A
    Richmond34,883$83229.0%N/A
    Florence32,056$1,11827.1%N/A
    Elizabethtown31,425$84723.9%N/A
    Nicholasville31,352$98028.8%N/A
    Hopkinsville31,042$85728.5%N/A
    Jeffersontown28,796$1,17523.6%N/A
    Independence28,722$1,18323.7%N/A
    Frankfort28,460$88927.1%N/A
    Henderson28,166$76229.5%N/A
    Paducah26,869$81528.6%N/A
    Radcliff22,981$89723.3%N/A
    Ashland21,542$79328.5%N/A
    Erlanger19,577$95926.7%N/A
    Madisonville19,433$85425.9%N/A
    Winchester19,080$83229.3%N/A
    Burlington18,264$1,30323.4%N/A
    Mount Washington17,987$83422.9%N/A
    St. Matthews17,511$1,19824.5%N/A
    Murray17,414$76229.4%N/A
    Fort Thomas17,310$1,02528.8%N/A
    Shelbyville17,239$94726.4%N/A
    Danville17,191$76528.9%N/A
    Shively15,595$82431.0%N/A
    Berea15,404$77927.3%N/A
    Glasgow15,043$79733.4%N/A
    Newport14,190$84233.8%N/A
    Shepherdsville14,136$87829.6%N/A
    Bardstown13,564$85027.9%N/A
    Fort Campbell North12,014$1,38331.9%N/A
    Somerset11,998$81232.9%N/A
    Lawrenceburg11,749$84933.4%N/A
    Campbellsville11,434$65524.1%N/A
    Lyndon10,997$1,15927.6%N/A
    Alexandria10,322$1,03331.8%N/A
    Versailles10,297$93530.2%N/A
    Paris10,143$73930.6%N/A
    Franklin10,141$98428.9%N/A
    La Grange10,073$1,13829.0%N/A
    Oakbrook10,045$1,34022.1%N/A
    Francisville10,044$1,33321.2%N/A
    Mayfield10,011$58230.7%N/A
    Middletown9,594$1,42225.5%N/A
    Middlesborough9,383$62335.4%N/A
    Elsmere9,126$1,26327.1%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • 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.