Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
University of Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in West Buechel

$1,150/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Buechel is $1,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $790 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Buechel

668

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Buechel 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 University of Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in West Buechel have increased by 7% 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 University of Louisville, KY

Rent prices in West Buechel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Buechel is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,377. 1-bedroom apartments in West Buechel run $989 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,131.

Listings

Studio

$902

-

6%

1 bedroom

$975

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,120

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,450

-

10%

4 bedroom

$1,595

-

9%

Studio

Average rent

$902

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,120

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of 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 University of Louisville, KY

Baptist Towers 62+ - Photo 1 of 1
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Age restricted

12h ago

9.8

Excellent

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Baptist Towers 62+

1014 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40203

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$375–$964

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 25

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1309 Dixie Hwy #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Hill apartment for rent in Louisville

1309 Dixie Highway #4

1309 Dixie Hwy #4, Louisville, KY 40210

1 bed

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8

Very good

City View Park

625 S 10th St, Louisville, KY 40203

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$527–$1,887

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

1601 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

1601 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

2 beds

1 bath

$544

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the West Buechel rental market.

How much is rent in West Buechel?

The average rent in West Buechel is $1,150 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Buechel?

Average rent prices in West Buechel have increased by 7% since last year.

How does West Buechel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Buechel is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Buechel?

To comfortably afford rent in West Buechel, 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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