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Rental Market Trends in Louisville, KY

What is the average rent in Louisville, KY?

$1,132/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Louisville, KY Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,132 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Louisville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Louisville average $878 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,132 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,314 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Louisville average $1,694 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$878/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,132/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,314/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,694/month
1,325 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,040/month
638 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,271/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,774/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,507/month
2,066 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,048/month
447 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,477/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,505/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,623/month
1,031 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Louisville, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Louisville, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Louisville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Taylor Berry
$850/month
521 Sq Ft
Bon Air
$851/month
623 Sq Ft
Bashford Manor
$887/month
642 Sq Ft
Portland
$931/month
666 Sq Ft
Shelby Park
$947/month
720 Sq Ft
Pleasure Ridge Park
$950/month
742 Sq Ft
South Louisville
$953/month
710 Sq Ft
West Russell
$968/month
652 Sq Ft
Avondale Melbourne Heights
$990/month
611 Sq Ft
Buechel
$1,020/month
677 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Louisville Waterfront
$1,987/month
739 Sq Ft
Butchertown
$1,910/month
742 Sq Ft
Clifton Heights
$1,735/month
714 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,669/month
666 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,630/month
671 Sq Ft
Germantown
$1,525/month
821 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,508/month
672 Sq Ft
Creekside
$1,482/month
847 Sq Ft
Hickory Hill
$1,482/month
847 Sq Ft
East End
$1,431/month
773 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
$1,431/month
773 Sq Ft
Downtown Louisville
$1,399/month
680 Sq Ft
Irish Hill
$1,508/month
672 Sq Ft
Hurstbourne
$1,416/month
803 Sq Ft
Fourth Street
$1,376/month
610 Sq Ft
NuLu
$1,630/month
671 Sq Ft
Phoenix Hill
$1,328/month
677 Sq Ft
Fern Creek
$1,075/month
764 Sq Ft
South Side
$1,220/month
748 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,669/month
666 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 $1,132, you’ll want to make about $3,773 per month or $45,276 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 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Louisville is 25.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $878 - $1,694. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 12.7% less for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

City

Louisville, KY

6,797 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

Taylor Berry

Louisville, KY

Louisville Waterfront

Louisville, KY

Studio
$992/month
$1,173/month
One Bedroom
$822/month
$1,411/month
Two Bedroom
$912/month
$1,771/month
Three Bedroom
$1,138/month
$1,933/month
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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 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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