Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Hopkinsville, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hopkinsville rent stands today

    Hopkinsville, KY rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $74 more per month on average than last year, recovering from a recent trough of $900/month in July 2026.

  • Hopkinsville sits 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Kentucky.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hopkinsville rent for $550/month, 1-bedrooms for $670/month, and 2-bedrooms for $980/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. These ranges reflect the variety of bedroom sizes available across total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Hopkinsville

$950/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hopkinsville is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hopkinsville

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $740, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Hopkinsville run $670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$550

81%

51%

1 bedroom

$670

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$980

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,250

6%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,800

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last 30 days

81%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

10%

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$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hopkinsville, KY is 37% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Hopkinsville, KY

3d ago

7.1

Very good

200 Liberty Street-4

200 Liberty St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

1 bed

1 bath

$400

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4d ago

Condo for rent in Hopkinsville

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopkinsville

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopkinsville

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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 $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hopkinsville?

Average rent prices in Hopkinsville have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Hopkinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hopkinsville is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rental prices in Hopkinsville, while December sees the highest rents, creating about a 5.5% seasonal price difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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