Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Louisville, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Louisville, KY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,220/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in median rent observed recently.
Compared to national trends
Louisville sits 37.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro with 902 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Louisville rent for about $875/month, 1-bedrooms around $985/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,175/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,507/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,815/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Price ranges
Houses in Louisville have a median rent of $1,495/month, while apartments rent for $1,115/month. This difference shows the variation in rent by property type in the local market.
Median rent
Median rent in Louisville
$1,220/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Louisville is $1,220 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $730 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Louisville
902
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Louisville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Louisville, KY
Average rent prices in Louisville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,115, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Louisville run $996 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,184.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  3% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $985 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,507 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,815 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Butchertown | $1,484 | |
Central Business District | $1,250 | |
Clifton Heights | $1,069 | |
Newburg | $995 | |
Okolona | $1,407 | |
Old Louisville | $964 | |
Pleasure Ridge Park | $1,094 | |
Portland | $939 | |
Shawnee | $1,172 | |
Valley Station | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,115 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,299 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,507
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Old Louisville
Average rent
$964
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,250
Butchertown
Average rent
$1,484
Clifton Heights
Average rent
$1,069
Valley Station
Average rent
$1,375
Shawnee
Average rent
$1,172
Portland
Average rent
$939
Pleasure Ridge Park
Average rent
$1,094
Okolona
Average rent
$1,407
Newburg
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
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
37%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Louisville, KY is 6% lower than the median rent in Audubon Park, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
$1,116
3%$1,350
22%$1,495
2%$1,585
14%$1,259
66%$1,375
16%$1,025
17%$1,050
7%$1,100
22%$919
13%$950
57%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
5d+ ago
2929 Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$652–$1,507
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1469 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$689–$1,217
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shawnee apartment for rent in Louisville
2 beds
1 bath
$699
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Parkland house for rent in Louisville
2913 Dumesnil St #3, Louisville, KY 40211
3 beds
1 bath
$740
House for rent
23h ago
200 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$4,270
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12611 Bernay Place, Louisville, KY 40243
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Louisville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Phoenix Hill apartment for rent in Louisville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
105 Fenley Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,334
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
2d ago
Verified
1235 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203
1 bed
1 bath
$780–$1,259
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
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
15h ago
Verified
10001 Blue Lick Road, Louisville, KY 40229
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,218
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
3d ago
Verified
11000 Indian Legends Dr, Louisville, KY 40241
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$4,632
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
433 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$902–$945
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
Verified
2009 Crums Ln, Louisville, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$993
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
Verified
13730 Poplar Leaf Way, Louisville, KY 40223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$907–$1,280
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 6
3d ago
Verified
1244 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203
2–3 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,059
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
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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 $1,220 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Louisville?
Average rent prices in Louisville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Louisville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Louisville is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Louisville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville are Portland ($939/mo), Old Louisville ($964/mo), and Newburg ($995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Louisville?
To comfortably afford rent in Louisville, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Louisville?
Louisville's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with one-bedrooms dropping 6.2% and two-bedrooms falling 4.8% from the previous year.
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).