Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Old Louisville

$895/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Old Louisville is $895 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,045 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Old Louisville

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Old Louisville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Old Louisville have decreased by 2% 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 Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Rent prices in Old Louisville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Old Louisville is $895, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Louisville run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$800

5%

12%

1 bedroom

$825

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,075

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,325

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

45%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Old Louisville, 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 Old Louisville, Louisville, KY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Old Louisville and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Old Louisville

Median rent price$895
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,047
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY is 15% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Madison - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.8

Excellent

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Madison

1244 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203

2–3 beds

1 bath

$819–$946

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

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1382 S. First St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1382 S. First St

1382 S 1st St, Louisville, KY 40208

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$875–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Cleo II Housing - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cleo II Housing

1244 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203

3 beds

2 baths

$884

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Urban Flats (Downtown Louisville) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Urban Flats (Downtown Louisville)

735 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40202

2 beds

2 baths

$895–$995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Old Louisville rental market.

How much is rent in Old Louisville?

The average rent in Old Louisville is $895 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Old Louisville?

Average rent prices in Old Louisville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Old Louisville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Old Louisville is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Old Louisville?

To comfortably afford rent in Old Louisville, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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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