Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Kentucky
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Kentucky is Radcliff, where the median 1-bedroom asks $700/month, 22% below the statewide median of about $900. The most expensive is Covington at $995/month.
Across the 8 Kentucky cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $700 in Radcliff to $995 in Covington, a gap of $295 a month. 5 of 8 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $900. The largest rental market, Louisville (4,910 listings), has a median of $900, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Kentucky
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radcliff | $700 | $875 | 171 | -22% |
| 2 | Owensboro | $728 | $950 | 166 | -19% |
| 3 | Richmond | $752 | $950 | 397 | -16% |
| 4 | Bowling Green | $800 | $995 | 710 | -11% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Kentucky
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington | $995 | $1,475 | 426 | +11% |
| 2 | Lexington | $995 | $1,388 | 2,135 | +11% |
| 3 | Louisville | $900 | $1,150 | 4,910 | 0% |
| 4 | Frankfort | $850 | $992 | 170 | -6% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Kentucky?
- As of October 17, 2026, Radcliff has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Kentucky cities we rank, at $700/month. Next are Owensboro ($728) and Richmond ($752).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Kentucky?
- As of October 17, 2026, Covington has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Kentucky cities we rank, at $995/month, 11% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Kentucky?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $900/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate