Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Hopkinsville, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hopkinsville, KY rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, with a modest 0.5% increase month over month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Hopkinsville runs roughly half the national median, sitting 52.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Hopkinsville as an accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hopkinsville rent for $598/month, 1-bedrooms for $670/month, and 2-bedrooms for $930/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Hopkinsville

$925/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hopkinsville is $925 per month as of June 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hopkinsville

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hopkinsville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hopkinsville, KY

Average rent prices in Hopkinsville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Hopkinsville, KY

Rent prices in Hopkinsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hopkinsville is $750, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Hopkinsville run $670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $930.

Listings

Studio

$597

7%

41%

1 bedroom

$670

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$930

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$1,895

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$597

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hopkinsville and Ashland City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hopkinsville

Median rent price$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hopkinsville, KY is 40% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Hopkinsville, KY

1910 South Virginia Street (8) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1910 South Virginia Street (8)

1910 S Virginia St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Studio

-1 baths

$250–$800

Apartment for rent

3000 Canton Street- 4I - 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopkinsville

3000 Canton Street- 4I - 1

3000 Canton Street- 4I - 1 #1, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Studio

0 baths

$250

Apartment for rent

Available May 28

1910 South Virginia Street - 200 D #200D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopkinsville

1910 South Virginia Street existing - 200 D

1910 South Virginia Street - 200 D #200D, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Studio

0 baths

$300

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

200 Liberty Street-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

200 Liberty Street-4

200 Liberty St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hopkinsville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Hopkinsville rental market.

How much is rent in Hopkinsville?

The average rent in Hopkinsville is $925 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hopkinsville?

Average rent prices in Hopkinsville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Hopkinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hopkinsville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hopkinsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Hopkinsville, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Hopkinsville, Kentucky rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $970 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's 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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