Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Butchertown, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Butchertown

$1,403/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Butchertown is $1,403 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $547 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Butchertown

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Butchertown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $1,359, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Butchertown run $1,403 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,776.

Listings

Studio

$902

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,307

2%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

49%

3 bedroom

$2,200

22%

-

Studio

Average rent

$902

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

49%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

22%

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$1,403
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,120
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Butchertown, Louisville, KY is 25% higher than the median rent in Clifton, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Butchertown, Louisville, KY

1661 Story Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butchertown apartment for rent in Louisville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,240

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 28

1661 Story Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Butchertown apartment for rent in Louisville

2 beds

2 baths

$1,680

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 28

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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 $1,403 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Butchertown?

Average rent prices in Butchertown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $547 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 $56,000/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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