Louisville, KY Rent Trends

Rank #78, last updated July 27

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What is the average rent in Louisville?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Louisville, KY is $825. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $900. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $1,109. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Louisville, KY is $1,525.

Studio

$825


1 bed

$900


2 beds

$1,109


3+ beds

$1,525

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

Jul 12 2024Aug 26 2024Oct 11 2024Nov 26 2024Jan 11 2025Feb 25 2025Apr 12 2025May 28 2025Jul 27 2025$600$900$1,200$1,500$1,800
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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 804 square feet, while the median apartment size for Louisville, KY is 825 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Louisville, KY (40.22%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.86%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 29.23%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 27.69%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Louisville?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Belknap*$1,820$2,291*
Central Business District*$1,526$1,982*
Jacobs*$851$1,100$1,292
Old Louisville$800$832$1,095*
Portland**$928$1,284
University*$1,228$1,475*

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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