What is the average apartment size in Nicholasville?

The average size for a Nicholasville, KY apartment is 957 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Nicholasville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Nicholasville is $1,425 per month, a 4.07% increase from last year’s average of $1,369.

What is the average apartment size in Nicholasville?

The typical apartment in Nicholasville offers about 957 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Nicholasville, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Nicholasville?

The typical rent budget in Nicholasville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Nicholasville?

In Nicholasville, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Nicholasville is $1,425, a 4.07% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,369.

One-bedroom apartments provide 760 square feet for $1,325, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,431 offer 1,029 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,515 sq ft) for $1,997, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Nicholasville, KY

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,425	957 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,325	760 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,431	1,029 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,997	1,515 sq. ft.

Nicholasville, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Nicholasville, KY have increased by 4.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,369 to $1,425.

What's the typical rent budget in Nicholasville, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Nicholasville, KY (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Nicholasville, KY?

4,426 or 37% of the households in Nicholasville, KY are renter-occupied while 7,471 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Nicholasville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Nicholasville	$1,425
Louisville	$1,314
Lexington	$1,344
Florence	$1,403
Richmond	$958
Covington	$1,532
Newport	$1,490
Shelbyville	$1,155
Ft Mitchell	$1,189
Elizabethtown	$1,235
Erlanger	$1,427
Frankfort	$1,084
Georgetown, KY	$1,352
Lawrenceburg, KY	$824

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Nicholasville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.