Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Middlesboro, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Middlesboro

$830/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middlesboro is $830 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,070 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middlesboro

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Middlesboro rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 Middlesboro, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Middlesboro, KY

Average rent prices in Middlesboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Middlesboro, KY

Rent prices in Middlesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middlesboro is $759, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Middlesboro run $677 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $759.

Listings

Studio

$900

10%

-

1 bedroom

$677

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$825

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$677

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Middlesboro and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Middlesboro

Median rent price$830
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middlesboro, KY is 55% lower than the median rent in Clinton, TN.

Discover rentals in Middlesboro, KY

304 1/2 S 27th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middlesboro

801 Winchester

304 1/2 S 27th St #6, Middlesboro, KY 40965

Studio

1 bath

$900

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Frequently asked questions for Middlesboro, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Middlesboro rental market.

How much is rent in Middlesboro?

The average rent in Middlesboro is $830 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Middlesboro?

Average rent prices in Middlesboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Middlesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middlesboro is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Middlesboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Middlesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/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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