Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Kentucky, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Nicholasville

$1,560/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,560 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $339 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nicholasville

515

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nicholasville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Kentucky, KY

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have increased by 21% 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 University of Kentucky, KY

Rent prices in Nicholasville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nicholasville is $1,293, whereas a house costs $1,970. 1-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,095

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,370

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,795

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,400

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,370

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Kentucky, 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 University of Kentucky, KY

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

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1685 Alexandria Drive, Unit 19A

1685 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$525

1349 Devonport #55 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1349 Devonport #55

1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$575

500 Ohio St #4-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lexington

1 bed

1 bath

$595

1809 Gerald Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lexington

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Frequently asked questions for University of Kentucky, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Nicholasville rental market.

How much is rent in Nicholasville?

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,560 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nicholasville?

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Nicholasville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nicholasville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $339 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 $62,000/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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