Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Shively, Shively, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Shively

$1,075/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shively is $1,075 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shively

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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, Shively, KY

Average rent prices in Shively have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, 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 $1,485. 1-bedroom apartments in Shively run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$819

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$909

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,447

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$819

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$909

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

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

Shively

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$972
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shively, Shively, KY is 11% higher than the median rent in Algonquin, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Shively, Shively, KY

Partridge Pointe - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Income restricted

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Partridge Pointe

3701 Dena Dr, Shively, KY 40215

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,100

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4048 Rausch Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

4048 Rausch Drive

4048 Rausch Dr, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$795

1917 Linherk Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in Shively

1917 Linherk Ave #2, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Bradford Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Bradford Pointe Apartments

1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$900

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Frequently asked questions for Shively, Shively, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Shively rental market.

How much is rent in Shively?

The average rent in Shively is $1,075 per month as of October 3, 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 13% since last year.

How does Shively rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shively is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $43,000/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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