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Murray, KY

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Come home to the Friendliest Small Town in America

Welcoming Active Affordable Rural Suburban Quaint College Town Growing University

Situated in western Kentucky, Murray has been named the “Friendliest Small Town in America.” Murray’s close proximity to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes makes the town an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of opportunities for kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, and enjoying nature. Murray is home to Murray State University and widely known as a college town. Access to an array of diverse amenities keeps Murray dynamic, with options for outdoor adventures as well as cultural delights in the form of museums, live music, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions. Murray is also within a three-hour drive of major cities like Nashville, Louisville, and Saint Louis.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Murray, KY is $597 for one bedroom, $814 for two bedrooms, and $853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murray has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$597/month
657 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Murray Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

544 Students

10
out of 10

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

653 Students

8
out of 10

Southwest Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

445 Students

8
out of 10

North Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

573 Students

7
out of 10

East Calloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

314 Students

6
out of 10

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

653 Students

8
out of 10

Calloway County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

7
out of 10

Murray High School

Public

Grades 9-12

553 Students

9
out of 10

Calloway County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

856 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Murray

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.