Rent in La Center, KY
A 2-bedroom in La Center, KY (ZIP 42056) typically rents for about $334 a month, with a range of $334–$1,180. Owner-occupied homes in Ballard County pay about 0.73% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $822 | $822 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $902 | $902 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $334 | $334–$1,180 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,000 | $1,000–$1,406 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,551 | $1,551 | 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).
La Center ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in La Center, KY?
- About $334 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $334–$1,180. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Center, KY?
- About $902 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $902. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in La Center, KY?
- About $1,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,000–$1,406. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in La Center, KY?
- About $822 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $822. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in La Center, KY?
- About $1,551 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,551. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in La Center, KY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Ballard County pay a typical 0.73% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these La Center rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).