Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Highlands, Louisville, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Highlands
$1,190/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Highlands is $1,190 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $710 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highlands
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highlands rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highlands, Louisville, KY
Average rent prices in Highlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Highlands, Louisville, KY
Rent prices in Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highlands is $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  4% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 6% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,402 | 9% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 20% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,189 | |
Cherokee Triangle | $1,250 | |
Old Louisville | $946 | |
Phoenix Hill | $1,307 | |
Shelby Park | $1,200 | |
Tyler Park | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,197 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,382 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,675 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,402
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,189
Cherokee Triangle
Average rent
$1,250
Old Louisville
Average rent
$946
Phoenix Hill
Average rent
$1,307
Shelby Park
Average rent
$1,200
Tyler Park
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,382
Houses
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Highlands, 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 Highlands, Louisville, KY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Highlands and Central Business District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Highlands
37%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY is equal to the median rent in Central Business District, Louisville, KY.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY
1d ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Highlands house for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
2d ago
1051 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Highlands house for rent in Louisville
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands house for rent in Louisville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available Aug 6
2d ago
1051 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Highlands house for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Highlands, Louisville, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Highlands rental market.
How much is rent in Highlands?
The average rent in Highlands is $1,190 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highlands?
Average rent prices in Highlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highlands is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Highlands?
To comfortably afford rent in Highlands, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).