Louisville

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The sun setting behind the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge
Louisville's Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby

Louisville, KY Area Guide

Exciting amenities abound in Kentucky’s largest city

Historic Modern Convenient Vibrant Charming Riverside

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, resting alongside the Ohio River on the Kentucky-Indiana border. The architecture in Louisville is a mix of old and new, with historic neighborhoods comprised of Victorian houses and towering skyscrapers scattered throughout the downtown area, many of which contain upscale apartments and condos available for rent.

The amenities in Louisville are just as diverse as the architecture. Renting in Louisville affords you the opportunity to see the famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, learn more about a boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Center, and meet a range of animals at the Louisville Zoo. The city’s award-winning restaurant scene is an exemplary display of Southern cooking. Just outside the city lies the Louisville Mega Cavern, a vast underground space offering a broad range of adventurous attractions.

Getting around from Louisville is easy with access to Louisville International Airport, TARC, and a system of interstates that connect the city. Cincinnati and Nashville lie to the north and south respectively, making Louisville a great starting point to begin exploring the surrounding regions.

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The sun setting behind the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge

Louisville's Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Louisville, KY is $888 for a studio, $1,116 for one bedroom, $1,296 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Louisville has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,116/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$1,747/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,569/month
960 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,360/month
779 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Louisville, KY is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 25.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $890 - $1,643. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 12.7% less for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

52 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

30 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

51 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Norton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

Bates Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Dunn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

Meyzeek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Noe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Barret Traditional Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

duPont Manual High

Public

Grades 9-12

Louisville Male High

Public

Grades 9-12

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

Atherton High

Public

Grades 9-12

Ballard High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Louisville Mega Cavern
  • Louisville Nature Center
  • Cherokee Park
  • Rauch Planetarium
  • Iroquois 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.