Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Berea, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Berea

$1,000/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Berea is $1,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Berea

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Berea rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Berea, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Berea, KY

Average rent prices in Berea have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Berea, KY

Rent prices in Berea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Berea is $975, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Berea run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$675

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$795

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$985

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,295

11%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,295

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$675

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

The table above reflects average rent prices in Berea, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Berea, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Berea and Corbin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Berea

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berea, KY is 21% higher than the median rent in Corbin, KY.

Discover rentals in Berea, KY

1002 Whipporwill Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Berea

1002 Whippoorwill Drive - 1

1002 Whipporwill Dr #1, Berea, KY 40403

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jun 1

422 Richmond Rd N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berea

422 Richmond Road North - 1

422 Richmond Rd N #1, Berea, KY 40403

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

$1,295

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 4

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Frequently asked questions for Berea, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Berea rental market.

How much is rent in Berea?

The average rent in Berea is $1,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berea?

Average rent prices in Berea have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Berea rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berea is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Berea?

To comfortably afford rent in Berea, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Berea?

Berea offers good options for pet owners, with 43% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents the most common amenity among available apartments in the city. With an average of 21 listings available monthly, pet owners have multiple options to choose from when searching for their next home.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Berea