Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Louisville, KY

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Louisville, KY is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

954

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Louisville, KY is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
68%
20%
6%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Louisville, KY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Louisville, KY have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Louisville, KY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Louisville, KY is $1,125. A 1-bedroom apartment in Louisville, KY costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Louisville, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,565

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,900

4%

13%

Studio

$930

6%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Louisville, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Louisville, KY to other cities

Median rent prices in Louisville, KY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Audubon Park, KY.

Louisville

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Louisville, KY is 9% lower than the median rent in Audubon Park, KY.

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Audubon Park

$1,375

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Clarksville

$1,069

decreased by5%

Last year

Graymoor Devondale

$1,695

decreased by6%

Last year

Hurstbourne Acres

$1,299

decreased by7%

Last year

Hurstbourne

$1,479

decreased by7%

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Indian Hills

$1,195

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Jeffersonville

$1,405

increased by3%

Last year

New Albany

$1,212

increased by6%

Last year

Shively

$1,000

increased by2%

Last year

St Matthews

$1,850

decreased by19%

Last year

Watterson Park

$999

increased by11%

Last year

West Buechel

$997

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Last year

Cost of living in
Louisville, KY

The overall cost of living in Louisville, KY is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

15% higher

Housing

20% lower

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

17% lower

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$350

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1244 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$350–$1,000

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1601 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

2 beds

1 bath

$544

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Jeffersons Landing

1014 Jefferson View Way, Louisville, KY 40219

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$603–$1,450

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