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Elizabethtown, KY Area Guide

History and beauty blend in Elizabethtown

Suburban Historic Outdoors

Elizabethtown offers small-town appeal with convenient amenities that appeal to renters seeking a balanced lifestyle. Known locally as "E-town," this Kentucky community of over 31,000 residents provides housing options ranging from apartment communities to rental properties near the downtown square. Located along Interstate 65, just 45 minutes south of Louisville, Elizabethtown combines peaceful living with easy access to metropolitan areas.

The downtown area showcases the community's heritage, anchored by the historic Brown-Pusey House, a preserved landmark from the Civil War era. Residents enjoy Freeman Lake Park's walking trails and water activities, while the Buffalo Lake Trail system offers additional outdoor recreation. The area is served by Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The city's historical significance includes connections to President Abraham Lincoln's family - his father Thomas Lincoln and stepmother Sarah Bush Johnston were residents, and his sister Sarah was born here in 1807. Today, Elizabethtown maintains international connections through its sister city relationship with Koori, Japan.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $536 for a studio, $1,020 for one bedroom, $1,195 for two bedrooms, and $1,582 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elizabethtown has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,020/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$1,732/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,138/month
1,090 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elizabethtown, KY is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

East Hardin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bluegrass Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

College View Campus

Public

Grades K-12

Valley View Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Elizabethtown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

John Hardin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

College View Campus

Public

Grades K-12

Valley View Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freeman Lake Park
  • American Legion Park
  • Elizabethtown Nature Park
  • Dawley Park

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.