Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Shively, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Shively

$1,050/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shively is $1,050 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $895 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shively

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shively rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shively, KY

Average rent prices in Shively have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Shively, KY

Rent prices in Shively vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shively is $945, whereas a house costs $1,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Shively run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$875

1%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,006

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,050

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,412

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,005

8%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,006

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,005

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shively, 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 Shively, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shively and Audubon Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shively

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,290
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shively, KY is 19% lower than the median rent in Audubon Park, KY.

Discover rentals in Shively, KY

Partridge Pointe - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Partridge Pointe

3701 Dena Dr, Shively, KY 40215

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 5

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4700 Walnut Grove Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

4700 Walnut Grove Avenue

4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Bradford Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.3

Excellent

Bradford Pointe Apartments

1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$900

Apartment for rent

Dixie Downs - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9

Excellent

Dixie Downs

4319 Sanders Ln, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shively, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Shively rental market.

How much is rent in Shively?

The average rent in Shively is $1,050 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shively?

Average rent prices in Shively have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Shively rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shively is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shively?

Based on our current listings data, Shively offers budget-friendly rental options with a median rent around $1,020 per month across the city.

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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