Rent in Bardstown, KY
A 2-bedroom in Bardstown, KY (ZIP 40004) typically rents for about $1,038 a month, with a range of $1,022–$1,038. Owner-occupied homes in Nelson County pay about 0.79% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $777 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $501 | $501–$781 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,038 | $1,022–$1,038 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,142 | $1,142–$1,302 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,587 | $1,587 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bardstown ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bardstown, KY?
- About $1,038 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,022–$1,038. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bardstown, KY?
- About $501 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $501–$781. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bardstown, KY?
- About $1,142 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,142–$1,302. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bardstown, KY?
- About $777 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $777. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bardstown, KY?
- About $1,587 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,587. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Bardstown, KY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Nelson County pay a typical 0.79% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bardstown rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).