Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Paducah, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Paducah

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Paducah is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Paducah

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Paducah rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Paducah, KY

Average rent prices in Paducah have decreased by 2% 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 Paducah, KY

Rent prices in Paducah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Paducah is $962, whereas a house costs $1,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Paducah run $917 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $939.

Listings

Studio

$925

39%

3%

1 bedroom

$925

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$987

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,662

1%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

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

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Paducah, KY is equal to the median rent in Benton, KY.

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 & Services6% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health14% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities13% higher

Discover rentals in Paducah, KY

Mora Mi Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Mora Mi Apartments

2991 Clay St, Paducah, KY 42001

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,250

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.
Hillcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Hillcrest Apartments

3501 Buckner Ln, Paducah, KY 42001

2 beds

1 bath

$715

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.
Riviera Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Riviera Apartments

2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$929

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.
Glenn Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Glenn Street Apartments

207 Jason Dr, Paducah, KY 42003

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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.

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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 $1,100 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Paducah?

Average rent prices in Paducah have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Paducah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Paducah is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Paducah, running about 18% below the June peak season. Timing your search for late winter can result in meaningful savings compared to summer 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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