Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kentucky State University, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Frankfort

$1,028/mo

decreased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Frankfort is $1,028 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $872 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Frankfort

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Frankfort 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+

Rent trends in Kentucky State University, KY

Average rent prices in Frankfort have decreased by 36% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kentucky State University, KY

Rent prices in Frankfort vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Frankfort is $985, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Frankfort run $812 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $997.

Listings

1 bedroom

$812

-

49%

2 bedroom

$1,012

-

42%

3 bedroom

$1,650

-

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last year

49%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,012

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kentucky State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Kentucky State University, KY

FarmStead - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

FarmStead

1407 Steadmantown Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,199

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Cottages of Frankfort - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Cottages of Frankfort

871 Cardwell Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601

1–3 beds

1 bath

$762–$1,188

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3895 Evergreen Rd #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Frankfort

3895 Evergreen Townhomes - 23

3895 Evergreen Rd #23, Frankfort, KY 40601

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Tierra Linda

930 Tierra Linda Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Kentucky State University, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Frankfort rental market.

How much is rent in Frankfort?

The average rent in Frankfort is $1,028 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Frankfort?

Average rent prices in Frankfort have decreased by 36% since last year.

How does Frankfort rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Frankfort is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $872 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Frankfort?

To comfortably afford rent in Frankfort, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/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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