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Compared to the national average , rentals in Louisville are relatively affordable. Louisville’s median rent is $1,199, making it an economical option for most renters. Here’s what one and two-bedroom apartments in Lou, KY will cost you: - 1BD : $980/month - 2BD : $1,232/month

335 rentals available

Glenmary Village Apartments
$1,215
9606 Clubview Drive, Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 306-0245
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Peaceful Oasis
Tranquil location with top-notch amenities await you.
Glenmary Village Apartments offers a serene living environment with fantastic amenities. Enjoy the sparkling swimming pool, high-performance fitness center, and business facilities. Residents love the cleanliness, staff support, and pet-friendly features, with both dogs and cats welcome. Convenient location provides easy access to parks and dining options.
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Frontgate
$1,161
7400 Snow Bend Avenue, Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 353-1306
18 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Stainless steel, 24hr gym + more
Modern Luxury
Experience modern luxury and convenience at Frontgate Apartments.
Frontgate Apartments are a gem in Louisville, offering modern luxurious living combined with great conveniences. Residents love the dynamic mix of spacious layouts, stylish kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and the option for dogs to join their lifestyle. With proximity to a variety of schools and restaurants within a mile, this is a wonderfully positioned home base.
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Paddocks at Ridge Park
$950
6200 Paradise Lane, Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 935-6749
Rent Savings
8 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, Online portal, and Microwave
Community Charm
Friendly and engaging Louisville community.
Paddocks at Ridge Park offers a welcoming community in Louisville. Residents love the recent improvements, such as the new dog park and playground. The friendly and professional staff ensures a positive experience. Enjoy easy access to numerous conveniences in the area.
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The Gentry at Hurstbourne
$1,248
9500 Williamsburg Plaza, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 383-0355
32 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym + more
Location Value
Luxury meets convenience in popular Hurstbourne.
Located in Louisville's sought-after Hurstbourne neighborhood, The Gentry at Hurstbourne combines luxury with convenience. With easy access to major highways and shopping centers, you can enjoy both city life and tranquility. Residents rave about the resort-style amenities, including a stunning pool and vibrant community spaces.
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5 Beds • 5 Baths • 1930 sqft
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4 Beds • 4 Baths • 1280 sqft
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3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1972 sqft
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Livano Springdale
$1,340
5217 Springdale Road, Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 497-8936
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52 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Resort Living
Elevated living with exclusive resort-style amenities.
Livano Springdale offers an upscale and vibrant lifestyle in Louisville. With its resort-style pool, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere, it caters to those seeking both comfort and elegance. Residents enjoy access to on-site gems like the Livano Marketplace and Trapeze Coffee Shop.
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The Belltower
$1,303
3400 Tevis Drive, Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 251-8312
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9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
Modern Luxury
Beautiful apartments with stylish designs and great amenities.
The Belltower offers modern apartments with stylish designs and state-of-the-art floorplans. Situated in Louisville, KY, it provides convenient access to local shopping, dining, and entertainment. Residents appreciate the resort-style pool and well-equipped fitness center. The friendly management team ensures a smooth and welcoming leasing process.
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Maple Brook Apartments
$1,090
11507 Maple Brook Drive, Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 892-0469
Top rated for Location
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Modern Haven
Expansive, modern apartments in tranquil East End Louisville.
Maple Brook Apartments offers modern living in East End Louisville with spacious layouts and contemporary features. Located conveniently near I-265, residents enjoy easy commuting around the city. The community is known for its friendly staff and efficient maintenance service, ensuring a comfortable experience for all renters.
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Villages of Hikes Point
$840
3712 Klondike Ln #17, Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 521-2861
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Air conditioning, E-payments + more
Convenient Location
Enjoy Quiet Living in Clean Neighborhood
Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Klondike, The Villages of Hikes Point offers spacious rooms with ample closet space. Residents value the area's cleanliness and appreciate its quiet, pet-friendly atmosphere. With nearby shopping and highways, commuting and errands are a breeze.
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Eleven Oaks
$1,025
5546 Indian Oaks Cir, Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 743-4273
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated, Dog park + more
Family Oasis
Spacious townhomes with vibrant community gardens
Eleven Oaks offers spacious two and three-bedroom townhomes, ideal for families seeking ample living space. The community is enriched by two award-winning organic gardens, providing residents the opportunity to cultivate and enjoy fresh produce. With dedicated spaces for pets, including bark parks, it creates a welcoming environment for all.
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The Taylor at 502
$1,213
2204 Deercross Dr, Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 685-9004
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
Resort Living
Luxurious rental with resort-style amenities and prime location.
The Taylor at 502 offers an exceptional living experience in Louisville. With resort-style amenities like a refreshing swimming pool and a comprehensive fitness center, you'll enjoy luxury at every turn. Residents love the modern, high-end finishes and easy access to local dining and entertainment.
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Kenwood Arms
$825
104 Kenwood Ct, Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 251-8335
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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Parking, Air conditioning, Smoke-free community, E-payments, Online portal, and CC payments
Convenient Location
Great value in a prime location
Kenwood Arms offers good value with competitive pricing and a comfortable setting. The location ensures easy access to popular Louisville spots, making commuting and exploring a breeze. Spacious floor plans and desirable amenities enhance the living experience for residents.
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The Belknap
$1,595
1810 Sils Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 237-6640
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,250
2013 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
(903) 765-5091
2 units available
2 bed
Amenities
Pet friendly, Air conditioning, E-payments, Online portal, CC payments, and Bathtub
Pet-Friendly Living
Exclusive living with enticing move-in special.
Meadow Creek Apartments offers an unparalleled living experience with roomy floor plans and welcoming interiors. Residents commend the serene atmosphere and responsive management team, which ensures everyone's needs are promptly addressed. Experience ultimate comfort with premium amenities, including a sparkling pool and state-of-the-art fitness center.
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The Whitley
$1,329
2106 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
(607) 605-6912
Rent Savings
4 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Recently renovated + more
Modern Comfort
Pet-friendly homes with stylish upgrades.
Discover The Whitley, featuring pet-friendly living with remarkable modern upgrades. Enjoy stylish granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and the serene comfort of private patios or balconies. Located in Buechel, this community offers easy access to highways and a host of vibrant local amenities.
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Fitzroy Louisville
$1,019
79 Highwood Place, Louisville, KY 40206
(256) 588-8413
Rent Savings
5 units available
Studio • 2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Carport, Stainless steel + more
Prime Neighborhood
Luxury living near downtown Louisville, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nestled in the popular Clifton Heights neighborhood, Fitzroy Louisville offers stunning views and spacious layouts. Large patios and balconies provide ideal spaces for outdoor enjoyment, while within walking distance are numerous parks and dining options. Residents praise the management's dedication to cleanliness and communication.
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The Fitzgerald
$1,199
8000 Post Oak Place, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 660-8355
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr gym, Pool, Air conditioning + more
Serene Elegance
Charming locale, exceptional comfort at The Fitzgerald.
Discover serene elegance at The Fitzgerald, nestled in the peaceful Lyndon neighborhood of Louisville. Enjoy easy access to vibrant dining and entertainment within walking distance. With standout amenities like a refreshing pool and a cutting-edge fitness center, this pet-friendly community promises a delightful lifestyle. Residents love the tranquil ambiance and responsive management that ensures a high level of satisfaction.
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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Louisville is $1,236, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,483. Rent rates updated 4 days ago

Studio: $1,066Trending down
1 Bed: $1,236Trending down
2 Beds: $1,483Trending down
3+ Beds: $1,745Trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Louisville

Pleasure Ridge Park

What it’s like to live in Pleasure Ridge Park

Family-friendly recreation thrives at the 140-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest's archery range. Renters appreciate large backyards but note sparse public transit options. The Iroquois Amphitheater's summer concerts draw crowds that dominate parking near Southern Parkway.

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Valley Station

What it’s like to live in Valley Station

Suburban affordability defines Valley Station, where Louisville's southwestern neighborhood offers significantly more space than urban options. The district surrounds several parks including Valley Traditional High School's extensive grounds, while nearby commercial corridors provide practical amenities within easy reach. Though downtown commutes require planning, most households find the trade-off worthwhile for significantly more living space and residential tranquility at competitive rates compared to central Louisville's increasingly premium-priced neighborhoods.

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Highview

What it’s like to live in Highview

Suburban convenience thrives near Jeffersontown Commons shopping. Renters appreciate 1980s garden apartments but note 45-minute commutes to downtown jobs via traffic-clogged Gene Snyder Freeway. Aggressive deer frequent Tom Wallace Park trails at dusk.

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Finding Apartments for Rent in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville is a warm and welcoming city celebrated for its vibrant music scene, rich history, and cultural diversity. Whether you’re enjoying a hot brown sandwich or shopping for the perfect outfit to attend the Kentucky Derby, you’ll love Louisville’s unique blend of Southern charm and urban sophistication.

The city’s neighborhoods reflect its eclectic nature, from downtown Louisville’s historic buildings to the Highlands’ artsy boutiques. And for outdoor enthusiasts, Cherokee Park offers the Scenic Loop, perfect for exploring the rolling hills and woodlands.

Once you decide which part of the city best fits your lifestyle, you can start looking for apartments for rent in Louisville. Instead of endlessly scrolling through Google results for “apartments for rent near me,” let Apartment List streamline your search. Download our app, take the personalized Renter Quiz, and get matched with Louisville apartments that meet your needs.

Whether you’re looking for a luxury condo with river views on the waterfront, a pet-friendly pad near Iroquois Park, or a cozy studio close to the University of Louisville, there’s something for everyone. With Apartment List, you’ll get real-time updates and the ability to chat directly with landlords, making your apartment hunt in River City as smooth as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Louisville, KY is a great place to live due to its diverse neighborhoods, proximity to parks, and friendly atmosphere. Its food scene is also a highlight, especially with its famous bourbon and Southern cuisine. And with a growing job market and several schools, it appeals to families and young professionals, making it a welcoming place to call home.

Compared to the national average, rentals in Louisville are relatively affordable. Louisville’s median rent is $1,199, making it an economical option for most renters.

Here’s what one and two-bedroom apartments in Lou, KY will cost you:

- 1BD: $980/month
- 2BD: $1,232/month

The cost of living in Louisville is affordable, especially since the city offers a diverse range of Louisville housing for rent to fit various budgets. In downtown Louisville, Kentucky, apartments typically come at a higher price. But more economical rental choices are also available, such as studios in the suburbs.

No matter your budget, Louisville has leasing options to suit your needs. And tools like Apartment List can streamline your search, helping you balance your wants with your needs to find the perfect place for rent in Louisville, KY — or any city nearby.

"Louisville, Louisville / I'm wanna trade in Friday nights / For a piece of your heart / Me and you and burbon beating / Down in Echo Park." (-Damnwells, "Louisville")

Is the proper pronunciation “Looavuhl” and not “Looeesville”? Absolutely. But our “Possibility City” – Louisville, Kentucky’s slightly cheesy, but loving nickname – has so much more than that, including parks, recently laid out street bike lanes, and oh, that whole Derby thing. Time to take a gander into the apartments that make up the neighborhoods that make up this top 100 metro city to see which fits you to a T!

Neighborhoods – One for every style

Old Louisville – In college and lovin’ it!!

The beautiful and sometimes overlooked downtown area, Old Louisville is made up of mainly historic houses that have been converted to hold 2-4 apartments each. While there are a few apartment complexes, none of them are very large and they primarily house University of Louisville or Spalding University college students as Old Louisville is near both campuses. These houses are definitely unique, but renter beware that parking is mainly street side and the one-way street grid system might take you a while to get used to. It’s never wise to let your guard down. You can expect apartments in this area to rent for between $400-600, depending on your space needs.

The Highlands – I prefer my thriftiness to include home brewed beer, please.

The Highlands is a neighborhood in Louisville where they’re “Keeping Louisville Weird.” The majority of the area runs along Bardstown Road and is home to numerous homegrown bars and taverns, thrift and consignment stores and art and music in general. Preferred by the more “free spirited” crowds – this area is a nightmare to drive through at any time of the day, which is why most residents are on bike or foot. On every corner you can find tattoo shops (Tattoo Charley’s – tattoos while you wait!) and hometown coffee/tea houses (Heine Brothers has quite the cult following) along with a delicious palate of unique restaurants that cater towards a more adventurous style of eating. If you dig a good bar – or a bar challenge, then you’ll love the Bardstown Road Trolley Hop and other community bar hopping events held each year. Like Old Louisville, housing in The Highlands is composed more of converted homes than large apartment complexes, though there are some in this area. Because of the in demand offerings (homebrewed beer anyone?), rent is slightly higher – running you about $500 for a one bedroom up to $900 for a roomy two bedroom.

South and Southwest – I want my drive time to work to be quick, ya hear?

These areas of town are known more for affordable housing complexes and manufacturing districts than their touristy attractions or hip nightlife. This is an economic area to reduce drive time should your field revolve around warehouse/distribution center type work. Roughly a ten-minute drive from the Preston Highway neighborhood, the main UPS hub is a major employer in Louisville with more than 20,000 employees. There are also numerous car “junk yards” in the Oakolona area, which can be handy for both work and play (that Volkswagen steering wheel is MINE!). That being said, there has been much development in the Preston Highway/Outerloop area, with an abundance of chain restaurants and a mall for the consumer inclined. Apartments are easy to find & you can expect monthly rent for this area to run between $400-700.

Southeast – Inexpensive luxury, that’s where it’s AT!

The Southeast end of Louisville Metro has parks, shopping, eating, and abundant housing in the form of apartments and condos. The Fern Creek area is home to one of two Ford manufacturing plants in Louisville, and Jeffersontown (you’ll hear the locals calling it “J-town”) has a great gaslight district that is home to parades and events in the autumn. It’s this area of town where the apartments can range from simple and plain (read: inexpenisve) to plush and luxurious. The Southeast boasts significantly more recently built complexes than the South/Southwest & even more that are so well maintained it makes you want to give that lawn crew a high five. In this end of town you can budget $700 for a one-bedroom basic unit & up to $900 for a place of the same in a newer building.

East and Northeast – Yea, I rock a minivan, what of it?

The East and Northeast parts of Louisville are home to large, luxury complexes that match the fine quality of the shopping and eateries around Shelbyville and Brownsboro Road. Designed with the modern consumer in mind, there are two malls in Lyndon alone – which you will want to learn back roads around come holiday shopping season. “Location, location, location” is the motto of most of these apartment complexes – and they’re not lying. With easy access to I 71, I 265 and I 64, the East and Northeast areas make the apartment decision, especially for families, an easy one. This area has multiple shopping centers. Be prepared to pay for the upscale amenities (I’ll take the one with the sauna and tanning bed please!) and the desired location…one bedroom apartments can start at close to $800.

Let’s talk spaghetti

Louisville is able to be a metro because of the intertwining, overlapping, easily accessed highways that run through and around the city. In true downtown right alongside the Ohio River is Spaghetti Junction, aptly named where Interstate 71, 64, and 65 all collaborate to end in a swirly mess that truly does look like spaghetti (check it on Google maps if you don’t believe us). Escaping slightly from the junction, there are two other highways that run East-West around the city, providing two loops for easier access to different parts of the metro area. Interstate 265 is referred to as just that, or simply 265, the Gene Snyder (its “official name”), or it even just the Snyder. Interstate 264 is sometimes called 264 (you’d think they could’ve thrown us a bone and made it more than one digit off), the Henry Watterson expressway (again, “official name”) or just the Watterson. Locals call these roads different names in order to throw off visitors while giving directions (partly kidding).

Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY

Glenmary Village Apartments

Frontgate

Paddocks at Ridge Park

The Gentry at Hurstbourne

Livano Springdale

The Belltower

Maple Brook Apartments

Villages of Hikes Point

Eleven Oaks

The Taylor at 502

Kenwood Arms

The Belknap

Meadow Creek Apartments

The Whitley

Fitzroy Louisville

The Fitzgerald

Average rent in Louisville, Kentucky

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Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY

Glenmary Village Apartments

Frontgate

Paddocks at Ridge Park

The Gentry at Hurstbourne

Livano Springdale

The Belltower

Maple Brook Apartments

Villages of Hikes Point

Eleven Oaks

The Taylor at 502

Kenwood Arms

The Belknap

Meadow Creek Apartments

The Whitley

Fitzroy Louisville

The Fitzgerald

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