Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Kentucky, 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 October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nicholasville

594

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nicholasville 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 University of Kentucky, 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 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 $1,235, whereas a house costs $1,980. 1-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

14%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,349

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,600

-

32%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

32%

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

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1685 Alexandria Drive, Unit 19A

1685 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$525

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.
1349 Devonport #55 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1349 Devonport #55

1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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.
Burley Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Burley Townhomes

301 Burley Ave, Lexington, KY 40503

4 beds

3 baths

$650–$675

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.
Preakness Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Preakness Apartments

733 Hill Rise Ct, Lexington, KY 40504

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,150

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 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 $1,495 per month as of October 31, 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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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