Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabethtown, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Elizabethtown, KY rent slipped 15.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters are paying $280 less per month on average than last year, following a recent rebound from a trough in April 2026.

  • Elizabethtown sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 60 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Elizabethtown run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms at $725/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,065/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,675/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Elizabethtown fell by 72.3% year over year, a much steeper decline than the overall citywide drop of 15.6%. This segment's decline shows a distinct trend within the local rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Elizabethtown

$1,350/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elizabethtown is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elizabethtown

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elizabethtown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elizabethtown, KY

Average rent prices in Elizabethtown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,065, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabethtown run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,055.

Listings

Studio

$900

5%

67%

1 bedroom

$725

2%

32%

2 bedroom

$1,065

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,675

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$795
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elizabethtown, KY is 70% higher than the median rent in Ekron, KY.

Discover rentals in Elizabethtown, KY

Denada Place - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Denada Place

1164 1150, 1156, and 1164 Woodland Drive; 1204 Denada Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

2 beds

1 bath

$810–$995

Apartment for rent

Towne Commons - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Towne Commons

324 Towne Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$815–$1,117

Apartment for rent

Edgewood Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Edgewood Garden Apartments

116 Edgewood Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

2 beds

2 baths

$825

Apartment for rent

Garden View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Garden View Apartments

210 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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 $1,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elizabethtown?

Average rent prices in Elizabethtown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Elizabethtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elizabethtown is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Elizabethtown average around $1,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions, with one-bedrooms representing only 8% of available listings compared to two-bedrooms which make up 35% of the rental inventory.

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).

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