Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Henderson, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Henderson

$955/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henderson is $955 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $945 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henderson

6

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henderson rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 Henderson, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Henderson, KY

Average rent prices in Henderson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Henderson, KY

Rent prices in Henderson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Henderson is $931. 1-bedroom apartments in Henderson run $799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $873.

Listings

1 bedroom

$799

6%

11%

2 bedroom

$955

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,025

1%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$955

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Henderson, 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 Henderson, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Henderson and Boonville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Henderson

Median rent price$955
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Henderson, KY is 33% lower than the median rent in Boonville, IN.

Discover rentals in Henderson, KY

Greenwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Greenwood Apartments

2439 Green River Rd, Henderson, KY 42420

2 beds

1 bath

$685–$725

Cottages at Henderson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Cottages at Henderson

708 Arbor Dr, Henderson, KY 42420

2–3 beds

1 bath

$791–$1,100

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801-811 Mill St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

801-811 Mill St

801 Mill St, Henderson, KY 42420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,025

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Frequently asked questions for Henderson, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Henderson rental market.

How much is rent in Henderson?

The average rent in Henderson is $955 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henderson?

Average rent prices in Henderson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Henderson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Henderson is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Henderson?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Henderson are Audubon Heights ($908/mo), Audubon ($908/mo), and Weaverton ($955/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Henderson?

To comfortably afford rent in Henderson, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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