Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Paducah, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Paducah rent stands today
Paducah, KY rent slipped 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,172/month. Renters today are paying $214 less per month on average than last year, though month over month rent increased 13.0%.
Compared to national trends
Paducah sits 39.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 50 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Paducah rent for $1,657/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,059/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. Apartments make up 51.7% of total rentals, houses 48.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Paducah
$1,172/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Paducah is $1,172 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $777 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Paducah
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Paducah rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Paducah, KY
Average rent prices in Paducah have increased by 13% 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
Paducah, KY
Rent prices in Paducah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paducah is $1,054, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Paducah run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,657 |  13% | 47% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,059 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 72% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Paducah, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,054 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,657
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,059
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
72%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Paducah, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Paducah and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Paducah
40%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Paducah, KY is 4% higher than the median rent in Benton, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,126
29%$1,350
63%$900
3%$800
2%$950
17%$1,100
8%$1,025
8%$1,050
6%$1,025
$997
15%$1,074
42%$1,100
5%Cost of living in Paducah, KY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 13% higher |
Discover rentals in Paducah, KY
5d+ ago
301 Iroquois Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
1 bed
1 bath
$714–$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2741 Trimble St, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$915
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
407 Walter Jetton Blvd, Paducah, KY 42003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$892–$1,059
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1834 Deerhaven Ln #NA, Paducah, KY 42001
4 beds
5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Paducah
615 N 4th St, Paducah, KY 42001
Studio
0 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Paducah
4285 Schneidman Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Paducah
4570 Pecan Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
Studio
0 baths
$3,600
House for rent
3d ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$915
Apartment for rent
4d ago
710 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
2 beds
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1834 Deerhaven Ln #NA, Paducah, KY 42001
4 beds
5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
2741 Trimble St, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1834 Deerhaven Ln #NA, Paducah, KY 42001
4 beds
5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Jul 13
21h ago
Verified
301 S 9th St, Paducah, KY 42003
1 bed
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
3d ago
Verified
301 S 9th St, Paducah, KY 42003
Studio
1 bath
$1,514
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
12h ago
Verified
407 Walter Jetton Blvd, Paducah, KY 42003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$892–$1,059
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
12h ago
Verified
407 Walter Jetton Blvd, Paducah, KY 42003
1 bed
1 bath
$892
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
21h ago
Verified
301 S 9th St, Paducah, KY 42003
1 bed
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
3d ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$915
Apartment for rent
4d ago
710 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
2 beds
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Paducah, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Paducah rental market.
How much is rent in Paducah?
The average rent in Paducah is $1,172 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Paducah?
Average rent prices in Paducah have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Paducah rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Paducah is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $777 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Paducah?
To comfortably afford rent in Paducah, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Paducah?
Paducah, Kentucky rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental 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).