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Prestonsburg, KY

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A quiet mountain town along Dewey Lake

Golf • Nature • Quaint • Mountains • Forest • Lakefront • Affordable •

Nestled along the extensive Dewey Lake, Prestonsburg is a small Kentucky town with a close-knit community. Prestonsburg is home to the StoneCrest Golf Course, the East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium, and Jenny Wiley Theatre. Although this town is somewhat secluded from major metro areas, there are plenty of things to do in town. Residents appreciate the local eateries around town like Billy Ray’s, serving up Southern cuisine overlooking the river. After you find your affordable apartment in this lakefront town, grab a cup of joe at City Perk Coffeehouse or a specialty drink at the Brickhouse. Prestonsburg’s greatest selling point is its secluded feel and its scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Prestonsburg, KY is $465 for one bedroom, $505 for two bedrooms, and $546 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prestonsburg has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$465/month
620 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

17

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

Prestonsburg Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

649 Students

2
out of 10

James D. Adams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

312 Students

4
out of 10

Prestonsburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

492 Students

5
out of 10
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Points of Interest

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Parks and Recreation

  • East Kentucky Science Center
  • Jenny Wiley State Park

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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.