The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Louisville is $1,226+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,443+. Rent rates updated 7 days ago

Studio: $1,061+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,226+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,443+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $1,758+
Prices trending down

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

Top neighborhoods in Louisville, KY

Portland
What's it like to live in Portland?
River heritage defines Portland, where Louisville's northwestern neighborhood maintains authentic Ohio River connections through both architecture and community events. The district offers Kentucky's rare combination of historic properties and genuine affordability increasingly difficult to find in similarly-aged communities experiencing rapid gentrification. With downtown Louisville just minutes away, Portland provides urban accessibility without corresponding rental premiums that typically accompany such proximity in other cities.
Great for
- Families
- Retirees
- Professionals
- Young Renters
- Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
- Mixed-Use
- Peaceful
- Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Pleasure Ridge Park
What's it 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.
Great for
- Families
- Retirees
- Dog Owners
- Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
- Scenic
- Established
- Residential
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Valley Station
What's it 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.
Great for
- Families
- Retirees
- Professionals
- Young Renters
- Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
- Mixed-Use
- Peaceful
- Mixed-Use & Commercial
View 16 listings

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Louisville Rent Report: February 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Louisville, KY. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,177, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 0.3% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Louisville rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Louisville Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Louisville ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Louisville’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Louisville renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Interestingly, ratings for Louisville vary widely across categories such as affordability and safety and low crime rate."

Key findings in Louisville include the following:

Louisville renters gave their city a C+ overall.
The highest-rated categories for Louisville were affordability (A-), jobs and career opportunities (B+) and public transit (B+).
The areas of concern to Louisville are safety and low crime rate (D), commute time (C), weather (C) and quality of local schools (C).
Millennial renters are very satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of B+.
Louisville earned similar scores to other cities in Kentucky, including Lexington (C).
Louisville did relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities, including Nashville, TN (A-), Charlotte, NC (A-) and Atlanta, GA (B).
Louisville earned similar scores to other cities nationwide, including Austin, TX (A-), Denver, CO (B+) and Seattle, WA (B+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

"I love that there are so many new restaurants to try, but hate that rent is so expensive." – Tamika P.
"It’s a great place to buy a house and land. There are lots of job opportunities. But the crime rate is also going up." – Anon.
"Great restaurants and the traffic isn’t bad. But there isn’t much of a social scene for singles." – Tracy A.
"Louisville has some beautiful, artsy and fun parts of town. However, I wish it was safer to walk at night." – Grace M.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.

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Portland

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Pleasure Ridge Park

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Valley Station

What's it like to live in Valley Station?

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Louisville Renter Confidence Survey

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Overview of Findings

Louisville Renter Confidence Survey

Here’s how Louisville ranks on:

Overview of Findings

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