Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Highlands, Louisville, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Highlands
$1,254/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Highlands is $1,254 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $646 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highlands
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 22% 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 $1,107, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change |  22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,622 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,150 | |
Cherokee Triangle | $1,195 | |
Old Louisville | $879 | |
Phoenix Hill | $1,365 | |
Shelby Park | $1,199 | |
Tyler Park | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,107 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,295 | No Change | 11% | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,150
Cherokee Triangle
Average rent
$1,195
Old Louisville
Average rent
$879
Phoenix Hill
Average rent
$1,365
Shelby Park
Average rent
$1,199
Tyler Park
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,107
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
5%
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
34%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY is 9% higher than the median rent in Central Business District, Louisville, KY.
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Discover rentals in Highlands, Louisville, KY
19h ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$815
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1437 Hepburn Ave #1, Louisville, KY 40204
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Highlands house for rent in Louisville
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1437 Hepburn Ave #4, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1051 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
4777 PO Box 4777, Louisville, KY 40204
3 beds
1 bath
$815
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1051 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1437 Hepburn Ave #4, Louisville, KY 40204
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Louisville
1437 Hepburn Ave #1, Louisville, KY 40204
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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.Apartment 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 $1,254 per month as of October 31, 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 22% since last year.
How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highlands is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $646 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 $50,000/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).