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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

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Axis on Lexington
$1,185
303 Axis Dr, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 549-1197
21 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Luxurious Amenities
Contemporary Charm with Urban Convenience
Axis on Lexington offers a premier luxury lifestyle with its stunning array of amenities, including a saltwater pool and fitness center. The property is conveniently nestled near dynamic downtown Louisville and hip neighborhoods, making it a perfect spot for those seeking vibrant urban living. Residents adore the modern designs and ample storage solutions, all within a short stroll of lively restaurants, shops, and parks.
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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
Amenities
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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The Ivy Apartment Homes
$1,195
3300 Altalbrook Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 325-3988
Top rated for Location
“Excellent staff and amenities”
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Golf room, Wine room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors + more
Amenity-Rich
Modern comfort in a prime Louisville location
The Ivy Apartment Homes offer modern living in Louisville's East End with a plethora of amenities such as a heated pool, golf simulator, and a fully equipped gym. The apartments boast stylish designs and high-quality finishes, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle for all residents. Easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and essential services makes daily living convenient and enjoyable.
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The Belltower
$1,201
3400 Tevis Drive, Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 251-8312
Rent Savings
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
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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4 Beds • 4 Baths • 1280 sqft
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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 650 sqft
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District at Hurstbourne
$1,099
9811 Vieux Carre Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 892-0056
22 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, 24hr gym + more
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Avoca Apartments
$1,306
1405 Avoca Ridge Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 806-2250
Top rated for Location
“Nice spacious and quiet never had any issues”
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Comprehensive Comfort
Ultimate blend of comfort and convenience in Louisville.
Avoca Apartments in Louisville offers a blend of comfort and modernity with impressive amenities including in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Cats and dogs are welcome, enhancing the pet-friendly environment further complemented by a dedicated dog park. Close to local parks and excellent dining options, Avoca provides a delightful living experience in a peaceful setting.
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The Rye
$1,149
9400 Hurstbourne Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40220
(859) 295-6791
Rent Savings
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym, Pool + more
Suburban Serenity
Tranquil Living with Urban Access
Discover a serene escape at The Rye in the peaceful J-Town neighborhood. Experience modern designs with premium amenities like a pool, gym, and clubhouse that enhance your lifestyle. Located near major routes, enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, all while relishing the comfort of spacious, pet-friendly living spaces.
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Brookview at Middleton
$1,259
400 Echelon Way, Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 521-2213
Rent Savings
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, 24hr gym, Pool + more
Luxury Living
Convenient location with luxury amenities and pet-friendly charm.
Brookview at Middleton offers a luxurious lifestyle with modern amenities like a yoga studio and pool. Residents praise the convenient Shelbyville Road corridor location for its dining and shopping options. With an off-leash pet park and friendly community events, it’s perfect for pet owners and social seekers.
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Brookview at Apex
$1,325
11602 Apex View Dr, Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 743-4325
Rent Savings
Top rated for Location
22 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Gym + more
Spacious Living
Expansive layouts in a convenient Louisville setting.
Brookview at Apex offers spacious living with high-end finishes. Enjoy the serenity of a private balcony or patio, perfectly complemented by pet-friendly amenities such as a dog park. Located within walking distance to local shops and dining, it’s a delightful place to call home.
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Union at JTown
$1,199
3019 Sprowl Road Unit 2, Louisville, KY 40299
(620) 507-9031
4 units available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Local Convenience
Exceptional access to urban lifestyle and pet-friendly spaces.
Union at JTown offers a vibrant lifestyle with modern, newly renovated apartments. Located in a picturesque environment, residents enjoy walking distance to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Pet-friendly with options for cats and dogs, it provides easy access to I-64 and public transit for uncomplicated commuting.
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3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1312 sqft
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1852 Princeton Dr 3 Bed
3 Beds • 4 Baths • 1842 sqft
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1435 Mellwood Avenue 4 Bed
4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2688 sqft
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Nora
$1,329
700 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
(620) 622-9629
6 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Luxury Amenities
Stylish apartment with modern upgrades and excellent location.
Nora offers a beautifully renovated living experience in Louisville's vibrant Clifton Heights. These stylish apartments feature granite countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances, providing a touch of luxury. With both cats and dogs welcome, it's perfect for pet lovers. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown, parks, and plenty of dining options.
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The Taylor at 502
$999
2204 Deercross Dr, Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 685-9004
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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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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The Legends Apartments
$1,138
11000 Indian Legends Drive, Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 237-1110
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Modern Comfort
Ideally located, amenity-rich suburban oasis.
The Legends Apartments offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and convenient suburban living in Louisville. Surrounded by parks, shopping centers, and numerous dining options within a mile, this community caters to those seeking leisure and accessibility. Residents praise the serenity and high-quality amenities, including a refreshing swimming pool and extensive walking trails.
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Colonial Oaks
$917
5011 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 469-5599
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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All utils included
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The Reserve at Lindsay
$1,049
2601 Lindsay Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(570) 232-4732
Rent Savings
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, 24hr gym, Pool + more
Pet Haven
Luxury living with great pet amenities in Louisville.
The Reserve at Lindsay offers the ideal Louisville living experience, with beautifully updated interiors featuring granite countertops and hardwood-style flooring. Cats and dogs are warmly welcomed, with a special leash-free bark park for your furry friends. Enjoy the unmatched convenience of being within minutes of I-64 and downtown Louisville for all your shopping and dining needs.
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Yugo Louisville Nine - Student Housing
$599
1900 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 334-1719
91 units available
2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed • 5 bed
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In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, All utils included + more
Campus Proximity
Ideal for Students Near UofL
Yugo Louisville Nine offers a prime location for students, with a short walk to UofL's campus for effortless commuting. Embrace luxury living with expansive apartments, private bathrooms, and stylish modern finishes. Enjoy the extensive amenities including a gym, pool, and game room, plus the convenience of included utilities.
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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Louisville is $1,243+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,473+. Rent rates updated 6 days ago

Studio: $1,023+Trending down
1 Bed: $1,243+Trending down
2 Beds: $1,473+Trending down
3+ Beds: $1,739+Trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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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Outdoor Enthusiasts

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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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Families

Retirees

Professionals

Young Renters

Commuters

Neighborhood vibe

Mixed-Use

Peaceful

Mixed-Use & Commercial

Fern Creek

What it’s like to live in Fern Creek

Leafy and laid-back, Fern Creek delivers suburban space with urban accessibility. Apartments here typically offer what downtown can't – actual parking spots and generous storage. The neighborhood surrounds Fern Creek Park, where weekend farmers markets provide fresh produce walking distance from most rental communities. Expect surprisingly spacious floor plans for the price point, with many units featuring private patios perfect for container gardens. When the Kentucky Derby approaches, you'll appreciate being just far enough from Churchill Downs to avoid the tourist chaos.

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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

Axis on Lexington

Villages of Hikes Point

The Ivy Apartment Homes

The Belltower

District at Hurstbourne

Avoca Apartments

The Rye

Brookview at Middleton

Brookview at Apex

Union at JTown

Nora

The Taylor at 502

The Legends Apartments

Colonial Oaks

The Reserve at Lindsay

Yugo Louisville Nine - Student Housing

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Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY

Axis on Lexington

Villages of Hikes Point

The Ivy Apartment Homes

The Belltower

District at Hurstbourne

Avoca Apartments

The Rye

Brookview at Middleton

Brookview at Apex

Union at JTown

Nora

The Taylor at 502

The Legends Apartments

Colonial Oaks

The Reserve at Lindsay

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Average rent in Louisville, Kentucky

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