Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Nicholasville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Nicholasville

$1,425/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nicholasville is $1,425 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nicholasville

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nicholasville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Nicholasville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,129

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,662

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,300

18%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,129

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

18%

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$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nicholasville, KY is 36% 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

2–3 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,075

531 Bell Place Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nicholasville

531 Bell Place Dr - 1

531 Bell Place Dr #1, Nicholasville, KY 40356

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

403 John Sutherland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Nicholasville

Residential Lease, Nicholasville, KY

403 John Sutherland Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356

3 beds

2 baths

$1,395

309 Richmond Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nicholasville

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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 $1,425 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nicholasville?

Average rent prices in Nicholasville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Nicholasville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nicholasville is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Nicholasville, with approximately 10% savings compared to June's peak pricing. November and December also see less demand, making them good alternatives to the competitive March and January months.

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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