The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - Louisville, KY

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An American landmark of religious education

Private Christian Religious Seminary Suburban

Founded in 1859, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the oldest seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. The seminary has been a fixture in Louisville since moving here in 1877; with over 5,000 students enrolled, it is one of the world’s largest seminaries, and operates the nation’s largest PhD program in religion.

The Southern campus sits in the suburbs just east of Downtown Louisville. Mostly surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods, there are many nearby apartments, houses, and condos within easy walking distance. A small cluster of shops and restaurants along Frankfort Avenue serves as a popular off-hours destination for the campus crowd, and several city parks in the area provide beautiful locations for enjoying the tranquility of nature. Multiple golf courses are nearby as well, and the parks overlooking the Ohio River offer even more great excuses to get outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Louisville, KY is $907 for a studio, $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,281 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Louisville has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 491 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $907/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 716 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,115/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,281/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,333 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,671/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

738 Students

Norton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

734 Students

Greathouse Shryock Traditional

Public

Grades K-5

606 Students

Bates Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

568 Students

Dunn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

468 Students

Meyzeek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

930 Students

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

738 Students

Noe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,347 Students

Barret Traditional Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

630 Students

Jefferson County Traditional Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

877 Students

Louisville Male High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

duPont Manual High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,929 Students

J. Graham Brown School

Public

Grades K-12

738 Students

Ballard High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,014 Students

Atherton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,461 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cherokee Park
  • Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross Venue
  • Waterfront Park
  • Louisville Waterfront Park
  • Louisville Nature Center

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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† 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.

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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 September 2025.