Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
National College Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Shively

$1,140/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shively is $1,140 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shively

688

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shively rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in National College Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Shively have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in National College Louisville, KY

Rent prices in Shively vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shively is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,399. 1-bedroom apartments in Shively run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$890

-

1%

1 bedroom

$950

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,399

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,672

-

61%

Studio

Average rent

$890

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last year

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in National College 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.

Discover rentals in National College Louisville, KY

The Prestonian - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

18h ago

8.3

Very good

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The Prestonian

715 E Gray Street, Louisville, KY 40202

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$494–$1,507

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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12h ago

8

Very good

City View Park

625 S 10th St, Louisville, KY 40203

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$527–$1,980

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.

2d ago

7.5

Very good

1601 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

1601 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

2 beds

1 bath

$544

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.
Eclipse - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

4d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Eclipse

610 S 29th St, Louisville, KY 40211

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$593–$1,507

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for National College Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Shively rental market.

How much is rent in Shively?

The average rent in Shively is $1,140 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shively?

Average rent prices in Shively have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Shively rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shively is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shively?

To comfortably afford rent in Shively, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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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