Last updated on July 15, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Grove, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oak Grove rent stands today

    Oak Grove, KY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,195/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.3% after a low of $1,050/month in June 2026.

  • Oak Grove sits 38.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 82 total rentals for renters seeking value in Kentucky.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oak Grove rent for $552/month, 1-bedrooms for $670/month, 2-bedrooms for $995/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Grove

$1,195/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Grove is $1,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Grove

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Grove rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oak Grove, KY

Average rent prices in Oak Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Oak Grove, KY

Rent prices in Oak Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Grove is $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Grove run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$552

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$670

3%

16%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,275

1%

111%

4 bedroom

$1,500

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$552

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

111%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oak Grove and Bowling Green by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oak Grove

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Grove, KY is 14% higher than the median rent in Bowling Green, KY.

Discover rentals in Oak Grove, KY

812 Pembroke Oak Grove Rd #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

154 Zackary St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

House for rent in Oak Grove

154 Zackary Street - 1

154 Zackary St #1, Oak Grove, KY 42262

3 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

Available Jul 13

105 Richie St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Oak Grove

105 Richie St #1, Oak Grove, KY 42262

2 beds

2 baths

$775

House for rent

Available Jul 16

298 Thompsonville Ln #702 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 20

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Frequently asked questions for Oak Grove, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Oak Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Oak Grove?

The average rent in Oak Grove is $1,195 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Grove?

Average rent prices in Oak Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Oak Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Grove is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oak Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Oak Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oak Grove?

Oak Grove's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $820 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $980 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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