Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Hopkinsville, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hopkinsville, KY rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $45 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in December 2025.

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

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hopkinsville rent for $598/month, 1-bedrooms for $670/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,905/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Hopkinsville

$950/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

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

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hopkinsville

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $785, whereas a house costs $1,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Hopkinsville run $672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$597

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$670

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,905

69%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$597

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

69%

Last year

36%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hopkinsville, KY is 39% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Hopkinsville, KY

3d ago

7.1

Very good

200 Liberty Street-3

200 Liberty St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
408 Lucky Debonair Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hopkinsville

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2830 Greenville Rd #C4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopkinsville

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Highly rated

2d ago

8.3

Very good

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Evergreen Apartment Homes

606 Park Ave, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

1–3 beds

1 bath

$825

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hopkinsville?

Average rent prices in Hopkinsville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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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