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  • Paddocks at Ridge Park

    $950
    6200 Paradise Lane, Louisville, KY 40258
    (502) 935-6749
    6 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, Online portal, and Microwave

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  • Frontgate

    $1,169
    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

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  • The Belltower

    $1,181
    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

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  • Springs at La Grange

    $1,155
    10500 Drumlin Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
    (502) 373-6622
    Rent Savings
    19 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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    The Ivy Apartment Homes

    $1,112
    3300 Altalbrook Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
    (502) 325-3988
    Top rated for Location
    “Excellent staff and amenities”
    13 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Golf room, Wine room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors + more

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  • AMP Luxury Apartments

    $1,180
    2030 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
    (502) 273-1714
    Rent Savings
    10 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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  • Station J-Town Apartments

    $946
    9601 Balsam Way, Louisville, KY 40299
    (502) 547-0493
    Rent Savings
    24 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • 800 Tower City Club Apartments

    $915
    800 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203
    (985) 401-5315
    Rent Savings
    18 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Gym, Pool + more

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  • The Views at Crescent Hill

    $1,029
    2201 Biljana Dr, Louisville, KY 40206
    (620) 622-9663
    7 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Smyrna Village Apartments

    $1,299
    8825 Anatolia Court, Louisville, KY 40228
    (636) 556-6486
    Rent Savings
    16 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction + more

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  • The Maven @806

    $1,159
    806 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40204
    (502) 673-1445
    6 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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    Lofts on Ormsby

    $775
    512 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, KY 40203
    (502) 825-0165
    Rent Savings
    Top rated for Location
    “I think there us room for improvement”
    12 units available
    Studio • 1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • Woodbridge

    $909
    1000 Glenridge Drive, Louisville, KY 40242
    (502) 200-1374
    30 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • The Paddock at Eastpoint

    $1,195
    13516 Skywatch Lane, Louisville, KY 40245
    (502) 353-1345
    Rent Savings
    23 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Flats on Fifth Louisville

    $864
    430 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40202
    (502) 837-9066
    Rent Savings
    77 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • Canter Chase

    $1,150
    1200 Canterchase Dr, Louisville, KY 40242
    (234) 635-1187
    13 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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Average rent in Louisville, Kentucky

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Louisville is $1,241+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,471+. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,016+Trending down
1 Bed
$1,241+Trending down
2 Beds
$1,471+Trending down
3+ Beds
$1,828+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
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.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Scenic
Established
Residential
Valley Station
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.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Clifton Heights
Clifton Heights
What it’s like to live in Clifton Heights
Perched above downtown Louisville, Clifton Heights rewards residents with spectacular skyline views from its elevated position. The neighborhood's eclectic mix of housing – from converted Victorian mansions to mid-century apartments – creates options across multiple price points. Despite its proximity to urban amenities, Clifton Heights maintains surprisingly quiet residential streets, with most commercial activity concentrated along the Frankfort Avenue corridor at the district's edge.
Great for
Affluent Families
Luxury Renters
Professionals
Retirees
Neighborhood vibe
Scenic
Established
Residential
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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.

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Louisville Rent Report: January 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Louisville, KY. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,178, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 0.5% 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:
C+
Overall satisfaction
D
Safety and crime rate
B+
Jobs and career opportunities
B-
Recreational activities
A-
Affordability
C
Quality of schools
B
Social Life
C
Weather
C
Commute time
B-
State and local taxes
B+
Public transit
B
Pet-friendliness
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.

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Living in Louisville, KY

"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!

Old Louisville – In college and lovin’ it!!

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.