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Rental Market Trends in Louisville, KY

What is the average rent in Louisville, KY?

$1,111/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,111 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Louisville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Louisville, you can expect to pay about $914 per month for a studio, $1,111 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,283 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,629 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$914/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,111/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,629/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$994/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,287/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,726/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,240/month
1,934 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,017/month
411 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,499/month
886 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,565/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$900/month
485 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,474/month
925 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Louisville, KY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville?

Based on current rent prices, Auburndale, Taylor Berry and Bon Air are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Auburndale
$842/month
599 Sq Ft
Taylor Berry
$858/month
511 Sq Ft
Bon Air
$872/month
604 Sq Ft
Village Green
$875/month
562 Sq Ft
Bashford Manor
$894/month
632 Sq Ft
Iroquois Park
$896/month
688 Sq Ft
Eagles Crest
$903/month
795 Sq Ft
Hudson Lake Estates
$903/month
795 Sq Ft
South Louisville
$916/month
713 Sq Ft
Meadowcreek
$926/month
684 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville?

Based on current rent prices, Highlands, Louisville Waterfront and Butchertown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,962/month
684 Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,619/month
715 Sq Ft
Butchertown
$1,590/month
699 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,574/month
724 Sq Ft
Creekside
$1,561/month
856 Sq Ft
Hickory Hill
$1,561/month
856 Sq Ft
Graystone Manor Condominiums
$1,561/month
856 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,556/month
673 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,528/month
668 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,528/month
668 Sq Ft

Which Louisville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Louisville with the most apartments available are East End, Downtown Louisville and Hurstbourne .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$1,365/month
783 Sq Ft
Downtown Louisville
$1,311/month
667 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,346/month
786 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,556/month
673 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,528/month
668 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,528/month
668 Sq Ft
Phoenix Hill
$1,405/month
673 Sq Ft
Fourth Street
$1,198/month
599 Sq Ft
Fern Creek
$1,022/month
743 Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,619/month
715 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Louisville, KY?

Because the average rent in Louisville is $1,111, you’ll want to make about $3,703 per month or $44,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Louisville, KY is 8.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 24.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $914 - $1,629. You can expect to pay 0.7% less for groceries, 13.4% less for utilities, and 4.4% less for transportation.

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How does Louisville, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Louisville, KY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Auburndale

Louisville, KY

Highlands

Louisville, KY

Studio
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$1,100/month
One Bedroom
$871/month
$1,459/month
Two Bedroom
$1,065/month
$2,197/month
Three Bedroom
$1,193/month
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Paddock at Eastpoint

13516 Skywatch Ln,
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Valhalla Park Place

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$1,349 - $1,549

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St Anthony Gardens

3130 Saint Anthony Gardens Dr,
Louisville, KY 40214

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2153 Goldsmith Ln,
Louisville, KY 40218

$846 - $1,416

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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.

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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