Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Butchertown, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Butchertown

$1,365/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Butchertown is $1,365 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Butchertown

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Butchertown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Butchertown, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Butchertown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Butchertown, Louisville, KY

Rent prices in Butchertown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Butchertown is $1,355, whereas a house costs $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Butchertown run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$902

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,219

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,490

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$1,507

4%

48%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

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Studio

Average rent

$902

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,219

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,507

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Butchertown, 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 Butchertown, Louisville, KY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Butchertown and Clifton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Butchertown

Median rent price$1,365
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Butchertown, Louisville, KY is 9% higher than the median rent in Clifton, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Butchertown, Louisville, KY

1327 E Washington St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Butchertown apartment for rent in Louisville

1327 E Washington St #2, Louisville, KY 40206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

1013 Franklin St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

814 Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butchertown apartment for rent in Louisville

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Frequently asked questions for Butchertown, Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Butchertown rental market.

How much is rent in Butchertown?

The average rent in Butchertown is $1,365 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Butchertown?

Average rent prices in Butchertown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Butchertown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Butchertown is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Butchertown?

To comfortably afford rent in Butchertown, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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