← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Louisville, KY, over the past three years
Rent in Louisville, KY
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,353
1-year change
+1.5%
3-year change
+10.5%
US, 1-year change
+2.5%
Rents in Louisville rose +1.5%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.5% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Louisville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,353 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,354 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,355 |
| May 2026 | $1,357 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,349 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,341 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,335 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,332 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,329 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,325 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,328 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,330 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,333 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,330 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,326 |
| May 2025 | $1,322 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,318 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,311 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,306 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,299 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,302 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,302 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,305 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,303 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,305 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,305 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,301 |
| May 2024 | $1,291 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,285 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,273 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,263 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,252 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,242 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,236 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,227 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,226 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,224 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,010 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,830 |
City typical rent × KY bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 40118 | $1,111 | – |
| 40202 | $1,208 | −2.4% |
| 40203 | $1,005 | −2.3% |
| 40204 | $1,262 | +3.3% |
| 40205 | $1,424 | +1.8% |
| 40206 | $1,383 | −0.6% |
| 40207 | $1,497 | +6.1% |
| 40208 | $1,137 | +4.8% |
| 40210 | $1,205 | +4.7% |
| 40211 | $1,156 | +0.5% |
| 40212 | $1,056 | −0.3% |
| 40213 | $1,461 | – |
| 40214 | $1,105 | −2.8% |
| 40215 | $1,223 | −2.4% |
| 40216 | $1,224 | −1.4% |
| 40217 | $1,426 | +2.4% |
| 40218 | $1,282 | 0.0% |
| 40219 | $1,331 | +2.5% |
| 40220 | $1,334 | +0.7% |
| 40222 | $1,467 | +3.6% |
| 40223 | $1,586 | +2.5% |
| 40228 | $1,377 | – |
| 40229 | $1,500 | +3.4% |
| 40241 | $1,581 | +3.8% |
| 40242 | $1,397 | – |
| 40243 | $1,577 | +2.7% |
| 40245 | $1,685 | +3.5% |
| 40258 | $1,463 | 0.0% |
| 40272 | $1,305 | +1.1% |
| 40291 | $1,718 | +13.1% |
| 40299 | $1,459 | +2.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Louisville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Louisville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.8% to +13.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.