Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Madisonville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Madisonville

$775/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madisonville is $775 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,125 less per month.

$0.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madisonville

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madisonville rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 Madisonville, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Madisonville, KY

Average rent prices in Madisonville have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Madisonville, KY

Rent prices in Madisonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madisonville is $745, whereas a house costs $1,449. 1-bedroom apartments in Madisonville run $605 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $755.

Listings

Studio

$350

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$605

No Change

73%

2 bedroom

$775

14%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,149

14%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$605

Last year

73%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

38%

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

Compare median rent prices in Madisonville and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Madisonville

Median rent price$775
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,008
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madisonville, KY is 23% lower than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Cost of living in Madisonville, KY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries2% higher
Health12% lower
Housing6% lower
Transportation68% higher
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Madisonville, KY

Wiman Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

9.8

Excellent

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Wiman Gardens Apartments

815 W Noel Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$635–$1,075

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.

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200 Whittington Dr #134 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,549

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.
200 Whittington Dr #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Sales Price $102,999 or Rent Credit Program $1,649/mo

200 Whittington Dr #31, Madisonville, KY 42431

3 beds

2 baths

$1,649

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Madisonville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Madisonville rental market.

How much is rent in Madisonville?

The average rent in Madisonville is $775 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madisonville?

Average rent prices in Madisonville have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Madisonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madisonville is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madisonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Madisonville, you'd need to earn approximately $31,000/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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