Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Sterling, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Mount Sterling
$1,095/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Sterling is $1,095 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $854 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Sterling
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mount Sterling rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mount Sterling, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Mount Sterling, KY
Average rent prices in Mount Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
Mount Sterling, KY
Rent prices in Mount Sterling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Sterling is $1,022, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Sterling run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 26% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change |  23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mount Sterling, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,022 | 2% | 24% | |
Houses | $1,500 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mount Sterling, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mount Sterling and Berea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mount Sterling
44%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Sterling, KY is 12% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$975
12%$950
20%$1,725
9%$775
$1,075
13%$1,400
5%$1,400
1%$1,407
2%$1,095
1%$1,700
29%$1,575
14%$1,190
3%Discover rentals in Mount Sterling, KY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Sterling
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Sterling
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Sterling
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mount Sterling
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mount Sterling, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Sterling rental market.
How much is rent in Mount Sterling?
The average rent in Mount Sterling is $1,095 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mount Sterling?
Average rent prices in Mount Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Mount Sterling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mount Sterling is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $854 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Sterling?
To comfortably afford rent in Mount Sterling, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).