Rent in Henderson, KY
Across Henderson's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $851 a month, with figures from $792–$909. The highest typical rent is in 42419 ($909) and the lowest in 42420 ($792). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Henderson County pay about 0.90% 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 | $704 | $621–$787 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $705 | $618–$792 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $851 | $792–$909 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,119 | $1,015–$1,222 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,300 | $1,233–$1,366 | 2 |
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).
Henderson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Henderson, KY?
- About $851 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $792–$909. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Henderson, KY?
- About $705 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $618–$792. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Henderson, KY?
- About $1,119 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,015–$1,222. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Henderson, KY?
- About $704 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $621–$787. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Henderson, KY?
- About $1,300 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,233–$1,366. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Henderson ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 42419 has the highest typical rent at $909 a month, and 42420 the lowest at $792.
- What is the property tax rate in Henderson, KY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Henderson County pay a typical 0.90% 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 Henderson rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).