Average Rent in Grant County, KY↓ Rents falling 0.8% YoY🔺 9th priciest in KY

Grant County, KY has rental prices ranging from $840/month to $1,692/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $899/month — 36% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $79,490/year, spending $899/month on a 1-bedroom represents 14% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Grant County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,146/month, Grant County ranks #9 most expensive of the 107 cities tracked in Kentucky — pricier than 70% of all US cities in our data.

The Grant County Rental Market

The Grant County, KY area has a population of about 2,255,257 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Grant County, KY have fallen by $9/month (0.8%) over the past year, from $1,155 to $1,146. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Grant County, KY without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $35,960. The local median household income of $79,490 exceeds that threshold by $43,530, making Grant County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Grant County, KY Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Grant County?

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Living in Grant County

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