What is the average apartment size in Newport City?

The average size for a Newport City, KY apartment is 845 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Newport City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Newport City is $1,551 per month, a 4.07% increase from last years average of $1,490.

What is the average apartment size in Newport City?

The typical apartment in Newport City offers about 845 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Newport City, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Newport City?

The typical rent budget in Newport City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Newport City?

In Newport City, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newport City is $1,551, a 4.07% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,490.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $1,445, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,572 offer 942 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,081 sq ft) for $2,694, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Newport City, KY

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,551	845 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,445	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,572	942 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,694	1,081 sq. ft.

Newport City, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Newport City, KY have increased by 4.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,490 to $1,551.

What's the typical rent budget in Newport City, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Newport City, KY (36%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Newport City, KY?

3,605 or 52% of the households in Newport City, KY are renter-occupied while 3,379 or 48% are owner-occupied.

How Newport City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newport City	$1,551
Louisville	$1,308
Lexington	$1,351
Richmond	$975
Florence	$1,423
Covington	$1,502
Shepherdsville	$1,198
Erlanger	$1,421
Ft Mitchell	$1,207
Newport	$1,476
Shelbyville	$1,145
Cincinnati, OH	$1,445
Union, OH	$1,348
Dayton, KY	$1,823
Independence, KY	$1,411
Reading, OH	$1,149
Crescent Springs, KY	$1,122
Norwood, OH	$1,871
Southgate, KY	$1,209
Park Hills, KY	$1,152

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newport City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.