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Rental Market Trends in Louisville, KY

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,130/month.

Rent in Louisville is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,130/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.1%

Change / Year

5,890

Available Apartments

Louisville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Louisville average $869 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,130 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,319 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,715 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$869/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,130/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,319/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,715/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,414/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,143/month
1,863 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,062/month
542 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,426/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,297/month
861 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Louisville, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville?

Based on current rent prices, Beechmont, Hazelwood and Portland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beechmont
$812/month
673 Sq Ft
Hazelwood
$820/month
670 Sq Ft
Portland
$834/month
601 Sq Ft
Taylor Berry
$842/month
560 Sq Ft
Shelby Park
$858/month
642 Sq Ft
Bon Air
$860/month
618 Sq Ft
Bashford Manor
$885/month
640 Sq Ft
Churchill Downs
$947/month
637 Sq Ft
West Russell
$947/month
649 Sq Ft
Pleasure Ridge Park
$959/month
760 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville?

Based on current rent prices, Louisville Waterfront, Clifton Heights and Bancroft are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,728/month
720 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,640/month
698 Sq Ft
Bancroft
$1,552/month
728 Sq Ft
Germantown
$1,486/month
841 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,482/month
685 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,451/month
672 Sq Ft
Butchertown
$1,429/month
701 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,424/month
683 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,390/month
799 Sq Ft
East End
$1,370/month
781 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
$1,370/month
781 Sq Ft
Downtown Louisville
$1,291/month
673 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,390/month
799 Sq Ft
Fourth Street
$1,304/month
611 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,424/month
683 Sq Ft
Fern Creek
$1,168/month
794 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,451/month
672 Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,728/month
720 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,640/month
698 Sq Ft
Phoenix Hill
$1,345/month
674 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 $1,130, you’ll want to make about $3,766 per month or $45,192 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 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 25.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $869 - $1,715. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 12.7% less for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.

City

Louisville, KY

5,890 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Beechmont

Louisville, KY

Louisville Waterfront

Louisville, KY

Studio
-
$1,159/month
One Bedroom
$858/month
$1,316/month
Two Bedroom
$907/month
$1,696/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,924/month
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Apartment Communities in Louisville We Think You'll Love

Middletown Landing

Middletown Landing

700 Landis Ridge Dr,
Louisville, KY 40245

1-2 Beds | $1,200 - $1,950

Brookview at Apex

Brookview at Apex

11602 Apex View Dr,
Louisville, KY 40229

1-3 Beds | $1,359 - $2,263

800 Towers Apartments

800 Towers Apartments

800 S 4th St,
Louisville, KY 40203

Studio - 2 Beds | $715 - $1,467

Valhalla Park Place

Valhalla Park Place

500 Valhalla Club Dr,
Louisville, KY 40245

1-3 Beds | $1,349 - $1,950

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Louisville?

The average rent in Louisville is $1,130 per month, which is 32.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Louisville?

The average rent for a house in Louisville, KY is $1,714 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Louisville?

The average rent for a townhome in Louisville, KY is $1,297 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Louisville?

The average rent for a condo in Louisville, KY is $1,062 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Louisville?

Rents in Louisville, KY are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $13 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Louisville?

In Louisville, KY, 45% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Kentucky Louisville Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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