Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
University of Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in West Buechel

$1,125/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Buechel is $1,125 per month as of May 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Buechel

706

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 6% 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 $1,067, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in West Buechel run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,105.

Listings

Studio

$921

-

8%

1 bedroom

$950

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,115

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,442

-

6%

4 bedroom

$1,549

-

35%

Studio

Average rent

$921

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,115

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,442

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last year

35%

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.

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Most Blessed Sacrament

1128 Berry Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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2d ago

8.5

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St Cecilia

2530 Slevin Street, Louisville, KY 40212

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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2d ago

8.7

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St Denis

4209 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40216

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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2d ago

8.5

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St. Bartholomew Senior

2036 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, KY 40218

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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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 $1,125 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Buechel?

Average rent prices in West Buechel have increased by 6% since last year.

How does West Buechel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Buechel is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $45,000/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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