Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Fern Creek

$1,300/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fern Creek is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fern Creek

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fern Creek rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 18% 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 $1,937. 1-bedroom apartments in Fern Creek run $1,005 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$780

77%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,005

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,243

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,779

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,300

12%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

77%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,005

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,243

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,779

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

32%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY is 18% higher than the median rent in Bashford Manor, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Fern Creek, Louisville, KY

5107 Keegan Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek apartment for rent in Louisville

Residential Rental, Louisville, KY

5107 Keegan Way, Louisville, KY 40291

2 beds

2 baths

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6006 Highgrade Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fern Creek house for rent in Louisville

4 beds

2 baths

$1,930

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,300 per month as of October 10, 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 increased by 18% since last year.

How does Fern Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fern Creek is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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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