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Rents in Elizabethtown are $62 above the Hardin County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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583 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Brantingham Properties has an office in Elizabethtown and manages rental properties across Hardin and surrounding counties, handling rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance and financial reporting for owners.
In their words: “Stay informed with detailed financial reports accessible anytime through our secure Owner Portal.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind, helpful staff, good communication and an easy app for paying rent.
320 Joan Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
TW Shortt Realty, established in 1988, has an office in Elizabethtown and manages single-family houses, apartment buildings, townhouses, duplexes, patio homes and shopping center space across Hardin County, Radcliff and Vine Grove.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention good tenant matching, an easy rental process and quick, attentive help with issues.
Serves the Elizabethtown area · no public office address, so no map pin
Lekol Realty serves the Elizabethtown area, offering property management and tenant placement for single-family and multi-family rentals alongside real estate sales and buyer representation.
In their words: “Direct, organized management for qualifying single-family and multi-family rentals.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a knowledgeable, responsive agent who makes the home search easy and the process smooth.
5001 N Dixie Hwy Suite 104, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Elite Realty Group is a full-service property management company with an office in Elizabethtown, managing single-family homes and multi-unit residential properties across Hardin County, with leasing, showings and rent collection.
In their words: “We are a full service property management company serving the Hardin County community and surrounding counties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe friendly, fair people to rent from and maintenance requests that are fixed quickly.
1315 N Dixie Hwy #2621, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
First Time Inc. Commercial & Residential Property Management & Remodeling has an office in Elizabethtown and offers commercial and residential property management along with remodeling work for property owners.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an easy-to-reach, hard-working and honest landlord who gets things done.
Optimum Management has an office in Elizabethtown and manages residential homes and commercial property for owners in Elizabethtown, Radcliffe, Vine Grove, Rineyville and Fort Knox, with online rent payment and owner statements.
In their words: “We manage a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial homes and offer tailored property management solutions to help owners grow their investment.”
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Rents in Elizabethtown are $62 above the Hardin County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$9 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Elizabethtown's typical asking rent is $62 (4.9%) above the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Elizabethtown is number 1 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $1,339 | +0.7% | 6 |
| Louisville | $1,330 | +2.1% | 41 |
| Shelbyville | $1,639 | 3 | |
| Bowling Green | $1,240 | +1.1% | 13 |
| Owensboro | $1,259 | +3.3% | 10 |
| Lexington | $1,631 | +3.9% | 20 |
| Florence | $1,522 | +2.4% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Elizabethtown, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 6 property management companies in Elizabethtown, Hardin County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Radcliff, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Elizabethtown is $1,339 (September 2026); +0.7% over the past year. About 50.7% of homes in Elizabethtown are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 6 property management companies in Elizabethtown, KY: 5 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Elizabethtown was $1,339 a month in September 2026, +0.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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