Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Fern Creek

$1,165/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fern Creek is $1,165 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fern Creek

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fern Creek 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Fern Creek have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Rent prices in Fern Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fern Creek is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Fern Creek run $971 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$3,323

326%

-

1 bedroom

$1,254

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,190

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,900

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,395

8%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$3,323

Last 30 days

326%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,254

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fern Creek and Bashford Manor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fern Creek

Median rent price$1,165
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY is 6% higher than the median rent in Bashford Manor, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Park At Hurstbourne - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Park At Hurstbourne

6000 Big Ben Dr, Louisville, KY 40291

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$860–$3,323

Apartment for rent

5131 Keegan Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek apartment for rent in Louisville

5131 Keegan Way - 1

5131 Keegan Way #1, Louisville, KY 40291

2 beds

2 baths

$1,029

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 28

Welcome Home - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Welcome Home

Cynthia Dr, Louisville, KY 40291

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

5126 Cynthia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek townhouse for rent in Louisville

2Br/2Ba Townhome in the J-town/Ferncreek area

5126 Cynthia Dr, Louisville, KY 40291

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Fern Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Fern Creek?

The average rent in Fern Creek is $1,165 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fern Creek?

Average rent prices in Fern Creek have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Fern Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fern Creek is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fern Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Fern Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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