Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Shively, Shively, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Shively

$1,050/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shively is $1,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shively

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 8% 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 $1,617. 1-bedroom apartments in Shively run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$550

11%

34%

1 bedroom

$991

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,400

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$991

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$922
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shively, Shively, KY is 14% higher than the median rent in Algonquin, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Shively, Shively, KY

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

5d+ 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

2d 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

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

Bradford Pointe Apartments

1519 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$900

Apartment for rent

Dixie Downs - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9

Excellent

Dixie Downs

4319 Sanders Ln, Shively, KY 40216

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$975

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,050 per month as of June 6, 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 8% 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 $900 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.

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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