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Rental Market Trends in Louisville, KY

What is the average rent in Louisville, KY?

$1,116/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,116 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $903 per month for a studio, $1,116 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,285 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,682 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$903/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,116/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,285/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,682/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$960/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
873 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,754/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,493/month
2,013 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,070/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,329/month
773 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,761/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$883/month
402 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,397/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,469/month
1,318 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Louisville, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville?

Based on current rent prices, Taylor Berry, Village Green and Roggenkamp Place are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Taylor Berry
$847/month
511 Sq Ft
Village Green
$874/month
655 Sq Ft
Roggenkamp Place
$875/month
716 Sq Ft
Bon Air
$876/month
671 Sq Ft
Bashford Manor
$887/month
680 Sq Ft
Meadowcreek
$911/month
684 Sq Ft
Iroquois Park
$914/month
720 Sq Ft
Shelby Park
$924/month
693 Sq Ft
Kenwood Hill
$949/month
750 Sq Ft
Kenwood Heights
$949/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Butchertown
$1,837/month
792 Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,833/month
804 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,599/month
696 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,597/month
691 Sq Ft
Belknap
$1,536/month
674 Sq Ft
Tecomah
$1,536/month
674 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,533/month
763 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,518/month
727 Sq Ft
Plainview Place
$1,495/month
863 Sq Ft
Owl Creek
$1,487/month
855 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
$1,401/month
802 Sq Ft
Downtown Louisville
$1,324/month
682 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,444/month
681 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,334/month
788 Sq Ft
East Market District
$1,599/month
696 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,597/month
691 Sq Ft
Phoenix Hill
$1,384/month
670 Sq Ft
Fourth Street
$1,267/month
621 Sq Ft
South Side
$1,197/month
701 Sq Ft
Lyndon
$1,190/month
743 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 $1,116, you’ll want to make about $3,720 per month or $44,640 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 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $903 - $1,682. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 15.9% less for utilities, and 3.6% less for transportation.

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Louisville, KY

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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

Taylor Berry

Louisville, KY

Butchertown

Louisville, KY

Studio
$977/month
$1,392/month
One Bedroom
$823/month
$1,419/month
Two Bedroom
$901/month
$2,015/month
Three Bedroom
$1,077/month
$3,315/month
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The Paddock at Eastpoint

The Paddock at Eastpoint

13516 Skywatch Ln,
Louisville, KY 40245

$1,295 - $1,895

1-3 Beds

Sawyer East End

Sawyer East End

9910 Shining Willow Dr,
Louisville, KY 40241

$1,295 - $2,095

1-3 Beds

Brookview at Middletown

Brookview at Middletown

400 Echelon Way,
Louisville, KY 40223

$1,309 - $2,806

1-3 Beds

Highland Station

Highland Station

1172 E Broadway,
Louisville, KY 40204

$1,195 - $2,695

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Louisville, KY

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  • 147

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  • 24,614

    Units

  • 59

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22 Communities in Louisville
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PMR Companies
  • 47

    Communities

  • 7,534

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

15 Communities in Louisville
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Winterwood Property Management
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,987

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

11 Communities in Louisville
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Greystar
  • 3,391

    Communities

  • 941,009

    Units

  • 870

    Cities

9 Communities in Louisville
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Elmington Capital
  • 144

    Communities

  • 23,727

    Units

  • 73

    Cities

7 Communities in Louisville
Denton Floyd Real Estate Group
Denton Floyd Real Estate Group
  • 20

    Communities

  • 4,569

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

7 Communities in Louisville
Beacon Socayr Property Management
Beacon Socayr Property Management
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,586

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Louisville
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 164

    Communities

  • 33,354

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

5 Communities in Louisville

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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