Louisville, KY Rent Trends

Rank #89, last updated March 12

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What is the average rent in Louisville?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Louisville, KY is $855. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $850. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $1,069. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $1,495.

Studio

$855


1 bed

$850


2 beds

$1,069


3+ beds

$1,495

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Louisville

Feb 24 2024Apr 10 2024May 26 2024Jul 10 2024Aug 24 2024Oct 09 2024Nov 24 2024Jan 09 2025Mar 12 2025$620$970$1,320$1,850
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Louisville

The monthly rent for apartments in Louisville, KY ranges from $600 to $1,800+.

$600 - $900

$900 - $1,200

$1,200 - $1,500

$1,500 - $1,800

$1,800+

What is the average apartment size in Louisville?

The average size of a Louisville, KY apartment is 837 square feet, while the median apartment size for Louisville, KY is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Louisville, KY (40%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.2%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 29.76%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 28.05%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Louisville?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Jacobs*$925$1,122*
Old Louisville*$854$1,150*
Shawnee**$950$1,348
South Louisville**$900$2,150

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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