Rent to own Homes in Kentucky

Kentucky is beautiful, has a stable economy, and a peaceful group of residents. Half of the state - 12.7 million acres - is covered in forest, and it has 1,100 miles of commercially navigable miles of running water. Its population of 4,467,673 is spread across 39,486 square miles. Kentucky's neighborhoods range from slow-paced, rural lifestyles to bustling city life. You can choose what suits you best when you buy a rent-to-own home in Kentucky.

With several options for enjoying the outdoors, tons of culturally-rich sites to explore, and a very affordable selection of cities to choose from, Kentucky checks all the right boxes for those looking for a rent-to-own home.

Check out Kentucky rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 13 119 TRIGG CT
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Single Family Home
Glasgow, KY 42141
5
3
3207 ft2
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513 CREEKWOOD CT
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Single Family Home
Bowling Green, KY 42101
3
2
1455 ft2
2006
500 OLIVE ST
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Single Family Home
Murray, KY 42071
3
2
1606 ft2
511 W FARTHING ST
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Single Family Home
Mayfield, KY 42066
3
1
1219 ft2
1978
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1 of 21 5504 EUCLID AVE
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Valley Station
Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40272
3
1
1080 ft2
1992
1 of 61 101 KIRK DR
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Single Family Home
Nicholasville, KY 40356
5
5
5800 ft2
1999
223 SAGE RD
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Beechwood Village
Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40207
4
1
1250 ft2
1948
14001 CYPRESS GLEN DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Louisville, KY 40245
4
4
3383 ft2
2010
1216 LIPPS LN #103
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Okolona
Townhouse/Condo
Louisville, KY 40219
3
2
1328 ft2
2003
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919 SCAFFOLD CANE RD
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Single Family Home
Berea, KY 40403
4
2
1636 ft2
1960
650 S MILL ST #120
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Townhouse/Condo
Lexington, KY 40508
2
2
1144 ft2
2011
650 S MILL ST #213
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Townhouse/Condo
Lexington, KY 40508
2
2
1144 ft2
2011
650 S MILL ST #115
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Townhouse/Condo
Lexington, KY 40508
2
2
1144 ft2
2011
3209 COLLEGE DR
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Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40299
2
1
2050 ft2
1949
3714 TEN BROECK WAY
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Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40241
4
3
3187 ft2
1963
353 Manhattan Blvd #2B
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
2
1620 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #A
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1421 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #D
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
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3
1421 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #F
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
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3
1484 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #H
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
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3
1421 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #J
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1484 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #G
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1484 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #M
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1600 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #L
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1421 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #K
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1484 ft2
Manhattan Blvd #N
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1600 ft2
1338 6TH AVE
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
2
1146 ft2
1920
1204 GLENNA DR
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Central Delhi
Single Family Home
Cincinnati, OH 45238
2
2
1286 ft2
1950
3167 SUMMITRUN DR
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Single Family Home
Independence, KY 41051
4
3
1833 ft2
2004
10837 BLOOMFIELD RD
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Single Family Home
Springfield, KY 40069
3
2
1948 ft2
1719 Holman St
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Peaselburg
Single Family Home
Covington, KY 41011
3
1
1524 ft2
1910
512 WILL PKWY
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Single Family Home
Versailles, KY 40383
5
4
3116 ft2
2016
5303 PENDLETON RD
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Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40272
3
1
1546 ft2
1978
1007 FAIRWAY DR
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Single Family Home
Georgetown, KY 40324
4
3
2697 ft2
4179 RIVER RD
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Single Family Home
Hebron, KY 41048
4
2
2908 ft2
1912
1621 SPEED AVE
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Deer Park
Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40205
4
2
1477 ft2
1934
Manhattan Blvd #B
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Dayton
Single Family Home
Dayton, KY 41074
2
3
1484 ft2
323 EVERGREEN RD
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Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40243
4
3
2200 ft2
1926
653 S BARBEE WAY
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Merriwether
Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40217
3
1
2108 ft2
1930
1545 GREENBRIAR RD
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Single Family Home
Mount Washington, KY 40047
3
2
1716 ft2
1982
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1027 NAVAHO PL
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Beechmont
Single Family Home
Louisville, KY 40215
4
2
1600 ft2
1949
Hwy 556
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Single Family Home
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
3
1
979 ft2
3076 PALMER PL
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Burlington
Townhouse/Condo
Burlington, KY 41005
3
4
1500 ft2
2014
2132 GILBERT AVE
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Walnut Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Cincinnati, OH 45206
2
3
1244 ft2
1987
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Rent to own Homes in Cities Near Kentucky

Average Cost of Living in Kentucky

Kentucky residents enjoy a cost of living that's 16.4% lower than the United States average. Costs such as groceries, health care, housing, utilities, and transportation are all cheaper in Kentucky than in the rest of the country. Even major cities like Lexington and Louisville are 10.9% and 11.6% lower than the national average. Other municipalities, such as Bardstown and Frankfort, are 17.4% and 20.9% lower than the U.S. average.

Average Home Prices in Kentucky

You'll have an easy time finding an affordable house in Kentucky. The median cost of a home in the state is $146,400, nearly $85,000 lower than the U.S. average of $231,200. You'll pay $185,700 in Lexington and $135,900 in Frankfort, both of which are well below the country's average. Though prices vary by city, Kentucky is an excellent state for people looking for an affordable rent-to-own home.

Kentucky Statistics

If you're interested in Kentucky rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Kentucky statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Kentucky Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 23.1 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 15.2 22.7
Property Crime 32.4 35.4
Unemployment Rate 5.1% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 5.8% 4.6%
Air Quality 62 58
Water Quality 64 55
Median Household Income $43,342 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $840 $2,200
Utilities $600/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $740 $1,470
Median Home Cost $146,400 $231,200
Median Home Age 38 years 40 years

Popular Kentucky Cities

People usually associate bourbon with Kentucky. But if you want to get specific, Bardstown is the official bourbon capital of the world. The city's history of distilling the spirit dates back to 1789 when Elijah Craig began making the popular drink for locals. The municipality maintains hundreds of old structures that are still in operation. You can eat, sleep, and grab a few shots of good old bourbon at the Talbott Tavern, established in 1779. Wickland, a mansion built in the 1820s, housed three of Kentucky's governors. Now a museum, the My Old Kentucky Home is part of the Rowan family plantation from the early 1800s.

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. It is a small town with only 27,755 residents and encompasses 14.32 square miles. Larger municipalities such as Louisville and Lexington vied to take over as Kentucky's capital, but Frankfort kept the title because of its more central location. The capitol building, built in 1910, is an impressive structure with 70 columns, a dome, and lots of sculptures and murals. The city's primary industries include government, education, health care, social services, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Louisville has 617,638 residents spread over 325 square miles, making it both the largest and most populous city in Kentucky. It is the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival, but the city is more than just fun and games. Louisville played a major role in Kentucky's history, including serving as a base for the Union during the Civil War. While the city is steeped in history and culture, it is also a regional financial hub with a diverse economy. Located along the Ohio River, Louisville offers its residents a pleasant mix of fun and recreation, jobs, and affordable living.

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Kentucky

Although Kentucky is known for the Kentucky Derby and bourbon, the state has plenty more to offer. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum will teach you all about the history of music while showcasing the careers of dozens of successful local musicians. The Muhammed Ali Center preserves the legacy of the great boxer and aims to inspire people to do their best.

Visit the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum to learn all about Native American and pioneer history in the region, the timber and logging industry in the 1800s, the Civil War, the Coal Rush, and the story of the Hatfields and McCoys. The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Driving Tour guides you through the area of the famous feud between the two families, which lasted more than a decade. You can learn a lot about the era and see where the actual events took place.

Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the largest network of caves in the world. The park has an endless variety of recreational opportunities. Some of the options include over 80 miles of hiking and biking trails, cave tours, horseback riding, canoeing, and kayaking. If you're looking to spend the night in the park, you can stay at the Lodge at Mammoth Cave, where you can choose between modern hotel rooms and historic cottages. Or brave the outdoors at one of the park's 13 backcountry or riverside campsites.