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521 E Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY 40203, USA|Shelby Park
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Things you’ll love
More space- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 521 E Ormsby Ave, Shelby Park
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| Natural Gas |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Exterior Type: WoodFrame | Laundry Room |
| Roof Type: Shingle |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Exterior Type: Aluminum Siding | Seven Rooms |
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About 521 E Ormsby Ave
Property Status: Active Welcome home to this lovely one-level home in Shelby Park, offering over 1,100 SqFt of finished living space, 2 Bedrooms, and 2 Full bath. Enter the front door to the main hall with recessed lighting and gleaming pine wood floors that continue throughout the majority of the home. The nicely-sized first bedroom is just to your left, featuring a decorative fireplace set in exposed brick, a large closet with even more storage above it, and an enormous bay window that allows for lots of natural lighting. Continue on to the open Living Room with another fireplace and exposed brick feature. Just off the living area is the first full bathroom with tiled floors, and a tub/shower combination with tiling that goes all the way to the ceiling. The open concept kitchen offers plenty of beautiful granite countertops with large single basin sink, a move-able island with additional storage and stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas oven/range m. The mud-room offers convenient closet/pantry storage and the stack-able front-loading washer and dryer. A primary bedroom is set at the back of the home, and has new carpeting, double windows overlooking the rear yard, its own private full bathroom, and a deep closet. Out back, the entire yard is fenced with wood privacy fencing and includes a bricked barbecue area and patio/fire pit area. Small storage shed at the rear of the lot. One off-street parking spot with alley access is available just behind the yard. 12 month lease. Rent is due on the first of each month. Tenant pays for all utilities and is responsible for yard maintenance. Security deposit and first month rent due at time of lease signing. At this time we are unable to accommodate any animal. Office Phone: (502) 690-6685 Copyright © 2026 Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 521 E Ormsby Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 202 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Shelby Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 40203 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Shelby Park
2-bedroom apartments at 521 E Ormsby Ave cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Louisville.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Shelby Park
Louisville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,176 |
| March 2024 | $1,189 |
| April 2024 | $1,274 |
| May 2024 | $1,313 |
| June 2024 | $1,300 |
| July 2024 | $1,289 |
| August 2024 | $1,254 |
| September 2024 | $1,252 |
| October 2024 | $1,219 |
| November 2024 | $1,250 |
| December 2024 | $1,249 |
| January 2025 | $1,212 |
| February 2025 | $1,247 |
| March 2025 | $1,180 |
| April 2025 | $1,181 |
| May 2025 | $1,200 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,204 |
| August 2025 | $1,200 |
| September 2025 | $1,201 |
| October 2025 | $1,201 |
| November 2025 | $1,206 |
| December 2025 | $1,250 |
| January 2026 | $1,250 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,662 |
| April 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,145 |
| July 2024 | $1,250 |
| August 2024 | $1,293 |
| September 2024 | $1,127 |
| October 2024 | $1,160 |
| November 2024 | $1,148 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,195 |
| March 2025 | $1,037 |
| April 2025 | $1,123 |
| August 2025 | $1,228 |
| September 2025 | $1,099 |
| December 2025 | $1,595 |
| January 2026 | $1,571 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 521 E Ormsby Ave
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 521 E Ormsby Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
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 521 E Ormsby Ave, 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 a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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