Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Fern Creek

$1,067/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fern Creek is $1,067 per month as of May 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $883 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fern Creek

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fern Creek rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Fern Creek have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 $1,085, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Fern Creek run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$775

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,125

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,712

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,635

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,635

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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$1,067
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY is 7% higher than the median rent in Bashford Manor, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

5130 Keegan Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Fern Creek apartment for rent in Louisville

5130 Keegan Way - 1

5130 Keegan Way #1, Louisville, KY 40291

2 beds

2 baths

$1,049

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

8909 Brandywyne Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek house for rent in Louisville

8909 Brandywyne Drive - 1

8909 Brandywyne Dr #1, Louisville, KY 40291

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

Available Apr 23

8403 Robin Hill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Fern Creek house for rent in Louisville

Beaulh church road exit off freeway to address in highview

8403 Robin Hill Dr, Louisville, KY 40291

4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

$1,777

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 5

8217 Zelma Fields Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek house for rent in Louisville

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 $1,067 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fern Creek?

Average rent prices in Fern Creek have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

How does Fern Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fern Creek is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $883 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 $43,000/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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