Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Murray State University, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Murray

$1,087/mo

increased by72%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murray is $1,087 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $862 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murray

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murray rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Murray State University, KY

Average rent prices in Murray have increased by 72% 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 Murray State University, KY

Rent prices in Murray vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murray is $710, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Murray run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$695

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,025

-

33%

3 bedroom

$1,650

-

210%

4 bedroom

$439

-

101%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

210%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$439

Last year

101%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Murray 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 Murray State University, KY

CEV Murray South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

CEV Murray South

1700 Lowes Dr, Murray, KY 42071

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$399–$790

Apartment for rent

CEV Murray North - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

CEV Murray North

1421 N 16th St, Murray, KY 42071

3–4 beds

3–4 baths

$439–$550

Apartment for rent

Brooklyn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Brooklyn Apartments

1708 Brooklyn Dr, Murray, KY 42071

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Red Oak Rentals - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Red Oak Rentals

1611 Campbell St, Murray, KY 42071

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Murray State University, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Murray rental market.

How much is rent in Murray?

The average rent in Murray is $1,087 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murray?

Average rent prices in Murray have increased by 72% since last year.

How does Murray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murray is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $862 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.

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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