The University of Louisville has served as a major intellectual and cultural hub for the state for over two hundred years. Founded in 1798, the historic institution is one of the oldest universities in the United States and the nation’s first city-owned university. Long respected for its superb medical research facilities (Louisville surgeons performed the first successful artificial heart transplant as well as the first successful hand transplant), U of L is also consistently recognized for the high quality of its academic programs across all departments. The Louisville Cardinals athletics program is wildly popular, and home football games at Cardinal Stadium are major events for the whole city. A few blocks north of U of L, Downtown Louisville’s famous attractions are popular after-hours destinations for the campus crowd, including Third Street Dive, Fourth Street Live, and the Mercury Ballroom. Closer to campus, bars like Zanzabar, Magnolia, and Granville Inn are easily within walking distance.
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Louisville, KY is $919 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,283 for two bedrooms, and $1,630 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Louisville has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Studio
490 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$919/month
Average Rent
1 BR
714 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,111/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,013 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,283/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,333 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,630/month
Average Rent
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Somewhat Walkable
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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
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Public
Grades K-12
738 Students
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734 Students
Greathouse Shryock Traditional
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606 Students
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568 Students
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468 Students
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930 Students
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738 Students
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Grades 6-8
1,347 Students
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Grades 6-8
630 Students
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
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Grades 6-8
877 Students
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1,991 Students
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1,929 Students
Public
Grades K-12
738 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,014 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,461 Students
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