Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Transylvania University, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Nicholasville

$1,495/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nicholasville

398

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nicholasville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Transylvania University, KY

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have increased by 15% 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 Transylvania University, KY

Rent prices in Nicholasville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nicholasville is $1,247, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,020

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,075

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,395

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,020

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Transylvania 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 Transylvania University, KY

ETL Apartments 62+ - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

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ETL Apartments 62+

302 Gunn Street, Lexington, KY 40508

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

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Russell School Senior - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

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Russell School Senior

211 West Fifth Street, Lexington, KY 40508

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

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1685 Alexandria Drive, Unit 19A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1685 Alexandria Drive, Unit 19A

1685 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

1349 Devonport #55 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1349 Devonport #55

1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Transylvania University, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Nicholasville rental market.

How much is rent in Nicholasville?

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,495 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nicholasville?

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Nicholasville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nicholasville is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nicholasville?

To comfortably afford rent in Nicholasville, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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