Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Louisville, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Louisville rent stands today
Louisville, KY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, reflecting modest changes in the market.
Compared to national trends
Louisville sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a mid-tier metro with 971 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Louisville rent for about $895/month, 1-bedrooms around $999/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,900/month. Apartments make up 58.5% of rentals with a median of $1,150/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Auburndale rents fell 47.8% year over year to $969/month across 14 rentals, a larger decline than the citywide trend. Iroquois Park and Gardiner Lane also saw large drops of 46.5% and 44.2%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns within Louisville.
Median rent
Median rent in Louisville
$1,250/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Louisville is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Louisville
971
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Louisville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Louisville, KY
Average rent prices in Louisville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Louisville, KY
Rent prices in Louisville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Louisville is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Louisville run $1,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $999 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,535 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Butchertown | $1,350 | |
Central Business District | $1,189 | |
Clifton Heights | $1,100 | |
Fern Creek | $1,200 | |
Okolona | $1,281 | |
Old Louisville | $946 | |
Pleasure Ridge Park | $1,304 | |
Portland | $975 | |
Shawnee | $1,162 | |
Valley Station | $1,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Old Louisville
Average rent
$946
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,189
Shawnee
Average rent
$1,162
Butchertown
Average rent
$1,350
Valley Station
Average rent
$1,325
Clifton Heights
Average rent
$1,100
Fern Creek
Average rent
$1,200
Okolona
Average rent
$1,281
Portland
Average rent
$975
Pleasure Ridge Park
Average rent
$1,304
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Louisville, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Louisville and Audubon Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Louisville
34%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Louisville, KY is equal to the median rent in Audubon Park, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
$1,150
3%$1,497
16%$1,351
27%$1,420
9%$1,169
$1,385
2%$1,250
2%$1,075
6%$1,351
39%$1,068
26%$1,450
59%Cost of living in Louisville, KY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Louisville, KY
2d ago
1601 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203
2 beds
1 bath
$544
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
647 S 44th St, Louisville, KY 40211
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
650 S 29th St, Louisville, KY 40211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$685–$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
633 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,331–$6,431
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,642
$6,278
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Louisville
12201 Old Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243
2 beds
1 bath
$5,057
House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Louisville
16707 Bisley Pl #NA, Louisville, KY 40245
4 beds
4 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3130 Saint Anthony Gardens Dr, Louisville, KY 40214
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$1,059
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Fenley Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$973–$1,280
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
Verified
1014 Jefferson View Way, Louisville, KY 40219
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$1,442
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4305 Donerail Run Drive, Louisville, KY 40299
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1014 Jefferson View Way, Louisville, KY 40219
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$1,442
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
7h ago
Verified
10001 Blue Lick Road, Louisville, KY 40229
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,218
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
19h ago
Verified
11000 Indian Legends Dr, Louisville, KY 40241
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,272
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
433 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40202
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 York St, Louisville, KY 40203
Studio
1 bath
$843–$976
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2009 Crums Ln, Louisville, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$993
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Verified
3130 Saint Anthony Gardens Dr, Louisville, KY 40214
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$1,059
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Louisville, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Louisville rental market.
How much is rent in Louisville?
The average rent in Louisville is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Louisville?
Average rent prices in Louisville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Louisville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Louisville is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Louisville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville are Old Louisville ($946/mo), Portland ($975/mo), and Clifton Heights ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Louisville?
To comfortably afford rent in Louisville, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Louisville?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Louisville, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. September sees the highest rents, with about a 2.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).