Census ACS 2023 · 45 cities
Cities in Kentucky With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Kentucky, Fort Campbell North Cdp has the highest median rent at $1,478. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Kentucky, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 45 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester city | $867.00 | $180,400 | $57,653 |
| 2 | Versailles city | $1,051 | $257,600 | $58,834 |
| 3 | St. Matthews city | $1,253 | $325,700 | $80,716 |
| 4 | Somerset city | $830.00 | $140,900 | $32,910 |
| 5 | Shively city | $847.00 | $139,200 | $46,522 |
| 6 | Shepherdsville city | $898.00 | $202,300 | $71,250 |
| 7 | Shelbyville city | $979.00 | $238,600 | $73,733 |
| 8 | Richmond city | $860.00 | $205,900 | $48,223 |
| 9 | Radcliff city | $965.00 | $163,300 | $60,976 |
| 10 | Paris city | $728.00 | $182,100 | $49,464 |
| 11 | Paducah city | $817.00 | $164,600 | $51,243 |
| 12 | Owensboro city | $900.00 | $162,900 | $53,295 |
| 13 | Nicholasville city | $996.00 | $210,700 | $67,514 |
| 14 | Newport city | $994.00 | $221,100 | $58,422 |
| 15 | Murray city | $835.00 | $193,300 | $40,348 |
| 16 | Mount Washington city | $919.00 | $253,700 | $93,852 |
| 17 | Madisonville city | $860.00 | $152,300 | $56,902 |
| 18 | Lyndon city | $1,196 | $273,300 | $65,392 |
| 19 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | $1,069 | $221,500 | $64,731 |
| 20 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | $1,101 | $272,100 | $67,631 |
| 21 | Lawrenceburg city | $901.00 | $185,400 | $63,690 |
| 22 | La Grange city | $1,192 | $268,000 | $86,222 |
| 23 | Jeffersontown city | $1,253 | $236,800 | $78,185 |
| 24 | Independence city | $1,204 | $240,500 | $98,653 |
| 25 | Hopkinsville city | $869.00 | $140,200 | $47,428 |
| 26 | Henderson city | $788.00 | $151,400 | $47,176 |
| 27 | Glasgow city | $836.00 | $147,700 | $42,417 |
| 28 | Georgetown city | $1,199 | $244,200 | $78,373 |
| 29 | Franklin city | $1,034 | $170,400 | $55,552 |
| 30 | Frankfort city | $935.00 | $171,600 | $54,438 |
| 31 | Francisville Cdp | $1,246 | $374,100 | $146,280 |
| 32 | Fort Thomas city | $1,095 | $301,400 | $100,819 |
| 33 | Fort Campbell North Cdp | $1,478 | — | $58,403 |
| 34 | Florence city | $1,199 | $196,200 | $68,508 |
| 35 | Erlanger city | $981.00 | $189,400 | $78,420 |
| 36 | Elizabethtown city | $876.00 | $223,200 | $56,250 |
| 37 | Danville city | $767.00 | $202,200 | $53,370 |
| 38 | Covington city | $949.00 | $167,900 | $58,814 |
| 39 | Campbellsville city | $657.00 | $162,900 | $49,389 |
| 40 | Burlington Cdp | $1,442 | $229,700 | $101,550 |
| 41 | Bowling Green city | $948.00 | $232,100 | $48,419 |
| 42 | Berea city | $806.00 | $178,000 | $56,484 |
| 43 | Bardstown city | $917.00 | $190,800 | $49,781 |
| 44 | Ashland city | $859.00 | $125,300 | $52,199 |
| 45 | Alexandria city | $1,062 | $253,400 | $103,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Campbell North Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Kentucky by median rent, with a value of $1,478 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Kentucky has 45 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Kentucky.