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1279 S Preston St
1279 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,100–$1,200
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft600
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

The property features a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, enhancing modern living. With a strong emphasis on pet friendliness and an active social scene, it includes nearby pet amenities and numerous local event hubs. Additionally, having 88 photos available provides an extensive visual overview for potential renters, while the proximity to grocery stores adds convenience to daily life.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • renovated kitchen

Units

1279 S Preston St Louisville, KY

Available

#1b

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,100

Listed on 09/14/2025
Listed by Property Management
Days on market: 64
Renovated studio apartment in Shelby Park. This apartment has been renovated, including the kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel kitchen appliances, tiled bathroom, flooring, and a Mini Split for heating and air. Includes a washer / dryer (communal use) ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RENT (i.e. water, trash, sewer, LGE).

Available

#1c

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 09/14/2025
Listed by Property Management
Days on market: 64
Renovated 1 bed / 1 bath apartment in Shelby Park. This apartment has been renovated, including the kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel kitchen appliances, tiled bathroom, flooring, and a Mini Split for heating and air. Includes a washer / dryer (communal use) ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RENT (i.e. water, trash, sewer, LGE).

Available

#1a

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 09/14/2025
Listed by Property Management
Days on market: 64
Renovated 1 bed / 1 bath apartment in Shelby Park. This apartment has been renovated, including the kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel kitchen appliances, tiled bathroom, flooring, and a Mini Split for heating and air. Includes a washer / dryer (communal use) ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RENT (i.e. water, trash, sewer, LGE).

Available

#3a

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 09/14/2025
Listed by Property Management
Days on market: 64
Renovated 1 bed / 1 bath apartment in Shelby Park. This apartment has been renovated, including the kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel kitchen appliances, tiled bathroom, flooring, and a Mini Split for heating and air. Includes a washer / dryer (communal use) ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RENT (i.e. water, trash, sewer, LGE).

Amenities for 1279 S Preston St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
Unit Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • In-Unit Laundry

Policies at 1279 S Preston St

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 1279 S Preston St

HomeApartments in LouisvilleShelby Park 1279 S Preston St #1c, Louisville, KY 40203, USA

Visit 1279 S Preston St in the heart of Shelby Park, Louisville, KY 40203, and discover a charming community of 6 units. This intimate setting offers a 1-bedroom floorplan with approximately 600 square feet of living space. Inside, you'll find modern touches like stainless steel kitchen appliances, renovated kitchens, granite countertops, and sleek flooring. The tiled bathroom adds a touch of elegance, while communal washer/dryer facilities provide convenience. Enjoy the benefits of an HVAC system, utilities, and utilities included in the rent. Plus, take advantage of the walkable distance to nearby grocery stores. With its prime location and upgraded amenities, this property is a great choice for those seeking a comfortable and hassle-free living experience.

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Address details

Units6
Units available4
Neighborhood
City
Zip code40203

1279 S Preston St ##1c is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 33 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • The area has transit options

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1279 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Louisville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 38% higher than 1-bedrooms in Shelby Park.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Shelby Park
Louisville
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Louisville
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,054
January 2024$1,049
February 2024$1,025
March 2024$1,032
April 2024$1,099
May 2024$1,086
June 2024$1,101
July 2024$1,136
August 2024$1,125
September 2024$1,117
October 2024$1,118
November 2024$1,114
December 2024$1,097
January 2025$1,089
February 2025$1,088
March 2025$1,026
April 2025$1,028
May 2025$1,050
June 2025$1,058
July 2025$1,069
August 2025$1,075
September 2025$1,092
October 2025$1,057
November 2025$1,075
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Shelby Park
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$895
October 2024$875
November 2024$912
February 2025$829
March 2025$809
April 2025$819
May 2025$833
June 2025$859
July 2025$851
August 2025$851
September 2025$850
October 2025$876
November 2025$837

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1279 S Preston St, Louisville, KY.
4 months ago$1,2001 bed1 bath
6 years ago$4951 bed1 bath

Schools near 1279 S Preston St ##1c

Engelhard Elementary School

1004 s first st

louisville, KY, 40203

K-5Public
C

Dawson Orman Education Center

900 s floyd st

louisville, KY, 40203

PKPublic

Pathfinder School of Innovation

900 s floyd st

louisville, KY, 40203

K-12Public
C-

Churchill Park School

435 boxley ave

louisville, KY, 40209

PK, K-12Public

Home of the Innocents Discovery

1100 east market st

louisville, KY, 40206

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Louisville near 1279 S Preston St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1279 S Preston St, Louisville

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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