Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Shively, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shively
$1,100/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Shively is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shively
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shively rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shively, KY
Average rent prices in Shively have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,490. 1-bedroom apartments in Shively run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $947.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,490 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shively | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $945 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $1,490 | No Change | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,350 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Shively
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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
42%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shively, KY is 12% higher than the median rent in Audubon Park, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$980
$1,150
6%$1,495
10%$1,454
7%$1,468
6%$1,250
$1,250
5%$1,279
31%$1,410
3%$1,250
30%$1,068
51%$1,100
36%Discover rentals in Shively, KY
4d ago
Verified
3701 Dena Dr, Shively, KY 40215
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
3d ago
4048 Rausch Dr, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3604 Manslick Rd, Shively, KY 40215
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shively
4105 North Ln #1, Shively, KY 40216
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shively
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
3508 Fern Lea Rd, Shively, KY 40216
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1728 Chester Rd, Shively, KY 40216
1 bed
1 bath
$870–$890
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
3508 Fern Lea Rd, Shively, KY 40216
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
4319 Sanders Ln, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3200 Dixie Hwy, Shively, KY 40216
1 bed
1 bath
$849
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3701 Dena Dr, Shively, KY 40215
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
3d ago
1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 3
3d ago
4048 Rausch Dr, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3701 Dena Dr, Shively, KY 40215
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
3d ago
1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4048 Rausch Dr, Shively, KY 40216
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3604 Manslick Rd, Shively, KY 40215
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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 $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shively?
Average rent prices in Shively have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Shively rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shively is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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).