Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Murray, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Murray

$998/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murray is $998 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $902 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murray

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murray rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Murray, KY

Average rent prices in Murray have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Murray, KY

Rent prices in Murray vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murray is $850, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Murray run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

13%

-

1 bedroom

$798

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,074

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,038

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

98%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$798

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,074

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,038

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

98%

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

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

Murray

Median rent price$998
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murray, KY is equal to the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Murray, KY

CEV Murray South - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

CEV Murray South

1700 Lowes Dr, Murray, KY 42071

4 beds

4 baths

$399–$435

Apartment for rent

CEV Murray North - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

CEV Murray North

1421 N 16th St, Murray, KY 42071

3–4 beds

3–4 baths

$439–$550

Apartment for rent

Live Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Live Oaks Apartments

906 Broad St, Murray, KY 42071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

Apartment for rent

Tanglewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Tanglewood Apartments

1121 Transit Way, Murray, KY 42071

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,050

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Murray, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Murray rental market.

How much is rent in Murray?

The average rent in Murray is $998 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murray?

Average rent prices in Murray have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Murray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murray is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $902 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Murray?

To comfortably afford rent in Murray, 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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