Rent in Paducah, KY
Across Paducah's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,006 a month, with figures from $755–$1,131. The highest typical rent is in 42002 ($1,131) and the lowest in 42003 ($755). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in McCracken County pay about 0.75% 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 | $788 | $788–$832 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $799 | $472–$924 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,006 | $755–$1,131 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,013 | $868–$1,348 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,616 | $1,261–$1,616 | 3 |
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).
Paducah ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Paducah, KY?
- About $1,006 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $755–$1,131. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Paducah, KY?
- About $799 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $472–$924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Paducah, KY?
- About $1,013 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $868–$1,348. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Paducah, KY?
- About $788 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $788–$832. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Paducah, KY?
- About $1,616 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,261–$1,616. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Paducah ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 42002 has the highest typical rent at $1,131 a month, and 42003 the lowest at $755.
- What is the property tax rate in Paducah, KY?
- Owner-occupied homes in McCracken County pay a typical 0.75% 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 Paducah rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).