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Rental Market Trends in Louisville, KY

What is the average rent in Louisville, KY?

$1,113/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,113 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $900 per month for a studio, $1,113 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,293 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,659 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$900/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,113/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,293/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,659/month
1,334 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,074/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,224/month
830 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,305/month
1,899 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,007/month
616 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,484/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,143/month
1,603 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$795/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,441/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,370/month
888 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Louisville, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $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, Bon Air, Village Green and Bashford Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bon Air
$814/month
596 Sq Ft
Village Green
$835/month
589 Sq Ft
Bashford Manor
$862/month
643 Sq Ft
Taylor Berry
$869/month
529 Sq Ft
Shelby Park
$876/month
675 Sq Ft
Iroquois Park
$910/month
727 Sq Ft
St Dennis
$910/month
835 Sq Ft
Meadowcreek
$914/month
684 Sq Ft
South Louisville
$963/month
715 Sq Ft
Silver Heights
$973/month
701 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Butchertown
$2,098/month
797 Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,987/month
811 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,843/month
695 Sq Ft
Arboro Place
$1,825/month
664 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,596/month
755 Sq Ft
Cherokee Triangle
$1,572/month
708 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne Estates
$1,569/month
800 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,564/month
671 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,564/month
671 Sq Ft
Germantown
$1,549/month
805 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 Irish Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$1,418/month
805 Sq Ft
Downtown Louisville
$1,367/month
676 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,494/month
667 Sq Ft
Phoenix Hill
$1,358/month
653 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,369/month
811 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,564/month
671 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,564/month
671 Sq Ft
Lyndon
$1,111/month
756 Sq Ft
South Side
$1,210/month
712 Sq Ft
Fourth Street
$1,375/month
634 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 $1,113, you’ll want to make about $3,710 per month or $44,520 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 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 19.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $900 - $1,659. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 16.8% less for utilities, and 3.3% 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

Bon Air

Louisville, KY

Butchertown

Louisville, KY

Studio
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$1,444/month
One Bedroom
$747/month
$1,513/month
Two Bedroom
$845/month
$2,036/month
Three Bedroom
$929/month
$3,190/month
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The Terra Apartment Homes

13645 Elanna Ave,
Louisville, KY 40245

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The Paddock at Eastpoint

13516 Skywatch Ln,
Louisville, KY 40245

1-3 Beds | $1,095 - $2,395

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St Anthony Gardens

3130 Saint Anthony Gardens Dr,
Louisville, KY 40214

1-2 Beds | $925 - $1,225

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Addison Park Apartments

2153 Goldsmith Ln,
Louisville, KY 40218

1-3 Beds | $772 - $1,489

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  • 5

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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