Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Mayfield, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Mayfield

$1,027/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mayfield is $1,027 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $872 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mayfield

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mayfield rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mayfield, KY

Average rent prices in Mayfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Mayfield, KY

Rent prices in Mayfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mayfield is $975, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Mayfield run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$690

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,032

4%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,103

3%

55%

4 bedroom

$1,299

No Change

72%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$690

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,032

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,103

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

72%

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

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

Mayfield

Median rent price$1,027
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mayfield, KY is 7% lower than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Mayfield, KY

Mayfield Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.8

Excellent

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Mayfield Plaza

405 Babb Dr, Mayfield, KY 42066

1–4 beds

1 bath

$777–$1,298

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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429 State Route 97 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mayfield

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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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New construction

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

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Commonwealth

971 Commonwealth Dr, Mayfield, KY 42066

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$848–$1,170

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 Mayfield, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Mayfield rental market.

How much is rent in Mayfield?

The average rent in Mayfield is $1,027 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mayfield?

Average rent prices in Mayfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Mayfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mayfield is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $872 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mayfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Mayfield, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/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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