Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Paducah, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Paducah, KY rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $187 less per month on average than last year, following a recent peak of $1,300/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Paducah is 42.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with a limited total rental inventory of 51 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Paducah rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,025/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Paducah fell 41.2% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide 5.9% drop. This segment's drop marks a distinct shift within the rental market compared to the broader trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Paducah
$1,100/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Paducah is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Paducah
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Paducah rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Paducah, KY
Average rent prices in Paducah have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Paducah run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $915.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 21% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | 7% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 36% | - |
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 | $1,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
36%
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
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
15%
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
43%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Paducah, KY is 17% higher than the median rent in Benton, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%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
1d ago
2991 Clay St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,050
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Paducah
3501 Buckner Ln, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2741 Trimble St, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$929
Apartment 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
709 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Paducah
7055 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Paducah
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
21h ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
710 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
2 beds
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Nace Ln, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2741 Trimble St, Paducah, KY 42001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
301 S 9th St, Paducah, KY 42003
1 bed
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
1d ago
Verified
301 S 9th St, Paducah, KY 42003
Studio
1 bath
$1,514
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
Verified
407 Walter Jetton Blvd, Paducah, KY 42003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$892–$1,059
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
9h ago
Sunnybrook Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
407 Walter Jetton Blvd, Paducah, KY 42003
1 bed
1 bath
$892
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
21h ago
2967 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
710 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
2 beds
1 bath
$909
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1640 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
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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 August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Paducah?
Average rent prices in Paducah have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Paducah rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Paducah is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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).