Louisville, KY rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Louisville, KY is $1,280.

Average rent

$1,280

Month-over-month change

-$15

Year-over-year change

-$55

Available rentals

1,827

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $54,236.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5009
$60036
$700115
$800202
$900249
$1,000200
$1,100202
$1,200211
$1,300188
$1,400142
$1,500108
$1,600106
$1,70068
$1,80061
$1,90080
$2,00057
$2,10052
$2,20056
$2,30037
$2,40036
$2,50021
$2,60023
$2,70018
$2,80018
$2,90021
$3,00012
$3,1004
$3,2006
$3,3004
$3,4006
$3,5009
$3,6004
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0002
$4,2002
$4,3001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,6001
$4,7001
$5,000+7

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $55 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,250$1,300
Feb$1,250$1,321
Mar$1,295$1,300
Apr$1,300$1,285
May$1,321$1,295
Jun$1,300$1,259
Jul$1,350$1,295
Aug$1,300$1,275
Sep$1,321No data
Oct$1,299No data
Nov$1,302No data
Dec$1,338No data

Market temperature

The Louisville, KY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Louisville, KY is 39% lower than the national average.

Louisville, KYvs.

$1,280

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Louisville, KY?

The average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,280.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Louisville, KY?

Houses in Louisville, KY rent between $500 - $54,236 with an average rent of $1,280.

3. How has the rent in Louisville, KY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Louisville, KY decreased by $55

4. How much has the rent in Louisville, KY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Louisville, KY decreased by $15

5. How many available rentals are there in Louisville, KY?

There are currently 1,827 rentals available in Louisville, KY.

6. How do rent prices in Louisville, KY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Louisville, KY is $1,280 — 39.05% lower the national average of $2,100.