Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

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Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY

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Distinguished faculty and professional staff commit to helping students discover their paths to a challenging and rewarding academic experience at Eastern Kentucky University. Offering over 100 degree programs across five colleges, with options ranging from Animal Studies to Network Security and Electronics, EKU is dedicated to high-quality instruction, scholarship, and service. Home to one of 12 accredited co-op and internship programs in the nation, EKU helps students achieve future career goals through the development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.

Richmond contains a fast-growing yet quiet community in addition to many affordable apartments, condos, and houses rentals near the EKU campus. Convenience to I-75 makes commuting to EKU from farther distances simple.

More than 200 student organizations, NCAA Division I Colonels sports teams, and the premier EKU Center for the Arts all contribute to a bustling campus life. Nearby access to Lake Reba Park and the Appalachian Mountains allow for a variety of outdoor activities as well. Larger cities such as Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Knoxville are all within a two-hour drive from campus.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Richmond, KY is $611 for a studio, $841 for one bedroom, $954 for two bedrooms, and $1,032 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 463 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $611/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $841/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $954/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,046 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,032/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

28

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

Kirksville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

7
out of 10

Kit Carson Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

466 Students

7
out of 10

Daniel Boone Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

477 Students

6
out of 10

Glenn R Marshall Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

420 Students

5
out of 10

White Hall Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

379 Students

4
out of 10

B. Michael Caudill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

479 Students

7
out of 10

Clark Moores Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

546 Students

5
out of 10

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

670 Students

4
out of 10

Farristown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

363 Students

Rating Unavailable

Model Laboratory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

190 Students

Rating Unavailable

Model Laboratory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

409 Students

8
out of 10

Madison Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,226 Students

5
out of 10

Middle College At Eastern Kentucky

Public

Grades 11-12

39 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hummel Planetarium
  • White Hall State Historic Site

Military Bases

Airports

  • Blue Grass

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