Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Grove, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Grove, KY rent slipped 2.3% year over year to a current median of $1,150/month. This decline continues a downward trend from the peak of $1,295/month in August 2024, with rents now 5.4% below that peak.

  • Oak Grove is 41.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The market includes 72 total rentals, offering a mix of houses and apartments for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $300/month, 1-bedrooms for $708/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,290/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. The studio rent represents the lower end of the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studios in Oak Grove fell 55.6% year over year, a much steeper decline than the overall market. This sharp drop contrasts with the citywide rent slip of 2.3%, marking a unique trend for the smallest units.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Grove

$1,150/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Grove is $1,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Grove

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Grove rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 2% 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 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 $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$300

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$707

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$995

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,290

136%

109%

4 bedroom

$2,100

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$300

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$707

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,290

Last 30 days

136%

Last year

109%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

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$1,150
decreased by41%

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 10% higher than the median rent in Bowling Green, KY.

Discover rentals in Oak Grove, KY

306 Thompsonville Ln #907 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

308 Thompsonville Ln #801 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 28

2d ago

House for rent in Oak Grove

619 Marissa Street - 1

619 Marissa St #1, Oak Grove, KY 42262

3 beds

2 baths

$825

House for rent

Available Jun 5

2d ago

House for rent in Oak Grove

401 Debby St #1, Oak Grove, KY 42262

3 beds

2 baths

$825

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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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 $1,150 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Grove?

Average rent prices in Oak Grove have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Oak Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Grove is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $46,000/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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