Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Madisonville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Madisonville

$660/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madisonville is $660 per month as of June 2026. This is 66% below the national average rent, or $1,290 less per month.

$0.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madisonville

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madisonville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $755, whereas a house costs $1,549. 1-bedroom apartments in Madisonville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $755.

Listings

Studio

$350

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$350

35%

38%

2 bedroom

$973

92%

120%

3 bedroom

$1,117

97%

35%

4 bedroom

$1,900

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$350

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$973

Last 30 days

92%

Last year

120%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,117

Last 30 days

97%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

3%

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$660
decreased by66%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madisonville, KY is 29% 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 & Services3% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health7% lower
Housing5% lower
Transportation53% higher
Utilities2% higher

Discover rentals in Madisonville, KY

Wiman Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

20h ago

9.8

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Wiman Gardens Apartments

815 W Noel Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$635–$1,075

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 6

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200 Whittington Dr #151 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Sales Price $93,999 or Rent Credit Program $1,549/mo

200 Whittington Dr #151, Madisonville, KY 42431

4 beds

2 baths

$1,549

House for rent

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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 $660 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madisonville?

Average rent prices in Madisonville have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Madisonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madisonville is 66% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,290 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 $26,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Madisonville offers excellent options for pet owners, with 88% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage makes it relatively easy to find housing that accommodates furry companions throughout the city.

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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