Elizabethtown

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Elizabethtown, KY

Area Guide

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. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $963 per month, with rates decreasing 1.4% over the past year.

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $534 for a studio, $1,034 for one bedroom, $1,175 for two bedrooms, and $1,566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elizabethtown has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,034/month
597 Sq Ft
House
$1,854/month
1,760 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,165/month
1,053 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Elizabethtown, KY

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

564 Students

G C Burkhead Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

811 Students

Heartland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

559 Students

Morningside Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

452 Students

Helmwood Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

408 Students

East Hardin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Talton K Stone Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

545 Students

Bluegrass Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

578 Students

College View Campus

Public

Grades K-12

312 Students

Valley View Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

17 Students

Elizabethtown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

824 Students

John Hardin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

790 Students

College View Campus

Public

Grades K-12

312 Students

Valley View Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

17 Students

Glen Dale Center

Public

Grades 7-12

12 Students

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 November 2025.