Last updated on October 3, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Sterling, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Sterling

$995/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Sterling is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Sterling

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling, KY

Average rent prices in Mount Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Sterling run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$795

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$899

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

35%

3 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

38%

4 bedroom

$2,495

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

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

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$997
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Sterling, KY is equal to the median rent in Berea, KY.

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Apartment for rent in Mount Sterling

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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 $995 per month as of October 3, 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 increased by 14% since last year.

How does Mount Sterling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Sterling is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 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 $40,000/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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