Kentucky rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kentucky is $1,374.
$1,374
+$24
-$1
4,832
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $69,999.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 10 |
| $500 | 17 |
| $600 | 129 |
| $700 | 263 |
| $800 | 444 |
| $900 | 560 |
| $1,000 | 468 |
| $1,100 | 455 |
| $1,200 | 465 |
| $1,300 | 417 |
| $1,400 | 459 |
| $1,500 | 357 |
| $1,600 | 286 |
| $1,700 | 253 |
| $1,800 | 240 |
| $1,900 | 252 |
| $2,000 | 200 |
| $2,100 | 213 |
| $2,200 | 157 |
| $2,300 | 138 |
| $2,400 | 130 |
| $2,500 | 101 |
| $2,600 | 55 |
| $2,700 | 40 |
| $2,800 | 28 |
| $2,900 | 57 |
| $3,000 | 41 |
| $3,100 | 20 |
| $3,200 | 24 |
| $3,300 | 12 |
| $3,400 | 15 |
| $3,500 | 18 |
| $3,600 | 9 |
| $3,700 | 10 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 9 |
| $4,000 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 5 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 9 |
| $5,000+ | 19 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $1 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,295 | $1,325 |
| Feb | $1,300 | $1,325 |
| Mar | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Apr | $1,310 | $1,300 |
| May | $1,302 | $1,300 |
| Jun | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Jul | $1,350 | $1,330 |
| Aug | $1,365 | $1,350 |
| Sep | $1,375 | No data |
| Oct | $1,350 | No data |
| Nov | $1,350 | No data |
| Dec | $1,350 | No data |
Market temperature
The Kentucky rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Kentucky is 35% lower than the national average.
$1,374
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Kentucky?
The average rent in Kentucky is $1,374.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kentucky?
Houses in Kentucky rent between $100 - $69,999 with an average rent of $1,374.
3. How has the rent in Kentucky changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Kentucky decreased by $1
4. How much has the rent in Kentucky increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Kentucky increased by $24
5. How many available rentals are there in Kentucky?
There are currently 4,832 rentals available in Kentucky.
6. How do rent prices in Kentucky compare with the national average?
The average rent in Kentucky is $1,374 — 34.57% lower the national average of $2,100.