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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Highlands, Louisville, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Highlands
$1,075/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Highlands is $1,075 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $865 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highlands
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highlands rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highlands, Louisville, KY
Average rent prices in Highlands have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $1,120, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $1,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 2% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 5% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,372 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,770 | 57% | 46% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,148 | |
Cherokee Triangle | $1,197 | |
Old Louisville | $895 | |
Phoenix Hill | $1,137 | |
Shelby Park | $1,050 | |
Tyler Park | $1,221 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,120 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,572 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
57%
Last year
46%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,148
Cherokee Triangle
Average rent
$1,197
Old Louisville
Average rent
$895
Phoenix Hill
Average rent
$1,137
Shelby Park
Average rent
$1,050
Tyler Park
Average rent
$1,221
Apartments
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,572
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
45%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY is 6% lower than the median rent in Central Business District, Louisville, KY.
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Discover rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY
4d ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
4d ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
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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 $1,075 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highlands?
Average rent prices in Highlands have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highlands is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 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 $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).