Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabethtown, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Elizabethtown, KY rent slipped 16.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $196 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown in the market since the peak in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Elizabethtown sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 70 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Elizabethtown rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,080/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,490/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabethtown
$1,250/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabethtown is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabethtown
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elizabethtown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elizabethtown, KY
Average rent prices in Elizabethtown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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
Elizabethtown, KY
Rent prices in Elizabethtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elizabethtown is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabethtown run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,060.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,249 |  39% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,080 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,490 | 2% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elizabethtown, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,547 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elizabethtown, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elizabethtown and Ekron by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elizabethtown
34%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabethtown, KY is 4% higher than the median rent in Ekron, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
$1,068
16%$1,101
3%$1,385
2%$1,250
2%$1,250
2%$895
6%$1,600
1%$1,267
2%$1,075
6%$1,250
$1,850
13%Discover rentals in Elizabethtown, KY
4d ago
116 Edgewood Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabethtown
2 beds
1.5 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabethtown
2 beds
1.5 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabethtown
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabethtown
334 W Dixie Ave #1, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabethtown
1807 Oriole Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
8h ago
2458 Nelson Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabethtown
168 Aqueduct Park, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,124
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2458 Nelson Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
170 Ruby Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1164 1150, 1156, and 1164 Woodland Drive; 1204 Denada Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,124
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Elizabethtown
109 Elegance Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabethtown
285 Gaston Cir, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
4 beds
3 baths
$2,125
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabethtown
603 Balmoral Rd #1, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
1200 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,124
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1164 1150, 1156, and 1164 Woodland Drive; 1204 Denada Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
116 Edgewood Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
4h ago
214 Vaughn Ln, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elizabethtown, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Elizabethtown rental market.
How much is rent in Elizabethtown?
The average rent in Elizabethtown is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elizabethtown?
Average rent prices in Elizabethtown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Elizabethtown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabethtown is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elizabethtown?
To comfortably afford rent in Elizabethtown, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elizabethtown?
January offers the best rental deals in Elizabethtown, with rents running about 22% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to be flexible with their move-in dates.
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).