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Kentucky Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$825
2 Bedrooms
$1,075
3 Bedrooms
$1,563
YoY Trend
+2.1%
Days on Market
49d
Louisville E
40218
1BR$850
2BR$1,050
3BR$1,625
YoY
-15.8%
DOM
50.43d
Listings
65
Lexington E
40505
1BR$799
2BR$1,100
3BR$1,500
YoY
+20%
DOM
47.57d
Listings
79
Kentucky Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Kentucky
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 35 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Kentucky security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Kentucky law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→Security deposit return in 30 days
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Kentucky before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Kentucky rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Kentucky
Kentucky has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Kentucky Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Kentucky?+
The average eviction timeline in Kentucky is 35 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 7 days. Filing fee is $60–$105.
What is the security deposit limit in Kentucky?+
In Kentucky, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Kentucky have rent control?+
No. Kentucky has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Kentucky?+
Landlords in Kentucky must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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