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Last updated April 20, 2026

Average Rent in Kentucky (2026)

Average rent across Kentucky is $1,184/mo as of April 2026, based on 111 units tracked daily across 2 cities and 4 apartment communities. Rents are down $31 (2.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $940 to $1,836.

$1,184
Avg Rent/mo
111
Units Tracked
2
Cities
-$31
30-Day Change

Explore Kentucky Cities

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Kentucky Rent by City

Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.

City Avg Rent 30d Change Units From
Louisville $1,284 -$68 67 $940
Lexington $1,033 -$5 44 $949

Which Kentucky Cities Are Getting Cheaper?

30-day percent change in asking rent across Kentucky cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 2 biggest movers.

Rent by Bedroom Type

Average rent in Kentucky broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.

Type Avg Rent From Up To Units
Studio $1,121 $1,063 $1,210 8
1 Bedroom $1,099 $940 $1,535 56
2 Bedroom $1,296 $1,045 $1,836 47

Kentucky Rent Trend Over Time

Average rent trend across all tracked Kentucky apartments.

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Kentucky Rent FAQ

What is the average rent in Kentucky?

The average rent in Kentucky is $1,184 per month as of April 2026, based on 111 units tracked across 2 cities.

Which Kentucky city has the cheapest rent?

Lexington has the lowest average rent in Kentucky at $1,033 per month, with units starting from $949.

Are rents going up or down in Kentucky?

Rents in Kentucky have decreased by $31 (2.6%) over the last 30 days.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kentucky?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kentucky is $1,099 per month, with 56 units available.

What is the most expensive city in Kentucky?

Louisville is the most expensive city in Kentucky with an average rent of $1,284 per month.

How many apartments are available in Kentucky?

We track 111 individual units across 4 apartment communities in 2 Kentucky cities. Prices are updated daily.

What is the average rent for a studio in Kentucky?

The average studio apartment rent in Kentucky is $1,121 per month.

How often are Kentucky rent prices updated?

Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Kentucky rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.

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