Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Highlands, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Highlands

$1,390/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highlands is $1,390 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $560 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highlands

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highlands rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Highlands, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Highlands have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,157, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$875

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,085

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,292

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,500

101%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

54%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,085

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,292

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

101%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

54%

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

Median rent price$1,390
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY is 11% higher than the median rent in Central Business District, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY

1038 Logan - 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville

1038 Logan St - 2

1038 Logan - 2 #2, Louisville, KY 40204

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

1321 Rufer Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands house for rent in Louisville

House for rent

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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 $1,390 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highlands?

Average rent prices in Highlands have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highlands is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 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 $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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