Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Nicholasville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Nicholasville

$1,550/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nicholasville

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 Nicholasville, KY

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Nicholasville, KY

Rent prices in Nicholasville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nicholasville is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.

Listings

Studio

$950

82%

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

3%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,047

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,595

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,047

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Nicholasville, 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.

How does rent in Nicholasville, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Nicholasville and Berea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nicholasville

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nicholasville, KY is 59% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.

Discover rentals in Nicholasville, KY

115 Southview Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

115 Southview Drive

115 Southview Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$975

Apartment for rent

146 Grinder Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nicholasville

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

168 Grinder Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Nicholasville

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Condo for rent

Available Jul 20

327 Garden Park Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nicholasville

SINGLE_FAMILY - Nicholasville, KY

327 Garden Park Dr #B, Nicholasville, KY 40356

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Nicholasville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Nicholasville rental market.

How much is rent in Nicholasville?

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,550 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nicholasville?

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Nicholasville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nicholasville is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Nicholasville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville average around $1,320/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,050/month.

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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