Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Grove, KY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oak Grove, KY rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,138/month. Rent has recently edged up 2.3% month over month after reaching a trough of $1,050 in June 2026.

  • Oak Grove, KY sits 40.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 86 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oak Grove, KY rent for $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $670/month, 2-bedrooms for $898/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,905/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Grove

$1,137/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Grove is $1,137 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $762 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Grove

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Grove rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,285. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Grove run $670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$600

2%

125%

1 bedroom

$670

8%

9%

2 bedroom

$897

231%

182%

3 bedroom

$1,300

59%

127%

4 bedroom

$1,905

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

125%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

231%

Last year

182%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

127%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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$1,137
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,035
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

304 Belew St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oak Grove

304 Belew Street - 1

304 Belew St #1, Oak Grove, KY 42262

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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.
1375 Thompsonville Ln #49 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1375 Thompsonville Ln #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
308 Thompsonville Ln #806 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,137 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oak Grove?

Average rent prices in Oak Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Oak Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oak Grove is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $762 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?

February offers the best rental deals in Oak Grove, with rents running about 7% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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