Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Murray, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Murray

$1,100/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murray is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murray

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murray rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $998, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Murray run $738 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

3%

368%

1 bedroom

$777

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

10%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,170

29%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,000

17%

174%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

368%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$777

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

174%

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$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,038
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murray, KY is 6% higher than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Murray, KY

CEV Murray South - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

1d ago

8.5

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

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Live Oaks Apartments

906 Broad St, Murray, KY 42071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$700

Apartment for rent

Red Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Red Oaks Apartments

1409 Diuguid Dr, Murray, KY 42071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

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 $1,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murray?

Average rent prices in Murray have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Murray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murray is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Murray?

Based on our current listings, 26% of Murray apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 10 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 39 listings.

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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