Louisville, KY Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,394
1-year change
+4.3%
$58/mo
5-year change
+32.5%
$342/mo
10-year change
+62.5%
$536/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Louisville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$830/mo0.0%
2016$847/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2017$897/mo+5.9%+8.1%
2018$929/mo+3.6%+11.9%
2019$961/mo+3.4%+15.8%
2020$997/mo+3.7%+20.1%
2021$1,039/mo+4.2%+25.2%
2022$1,157/mo+11.4%+39.4%
2023$1,229/mo+6.2%+48.1%
2024$1,309/mo+6.5%+57.7%
2025$1,331/mo+1.7%+60.4%
2026$1,377/mo+3.5%+65.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Louisville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Louisville, KY was $812 in 2015-01 and is $1,394 as of 2026-06 — a change of $582 per month over 11 years.

How much has Louisville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Louisville, KY has changed +32.5% ($342 per month). The current median is $1,394.

What has rent in Louisville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Louisville, KY has changed +62.5% ($536 per month). It is now $1,394.

Is rent in Louisville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Louisville, KY has increased +4.3% ($58/mo). Current median: $1,394.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.