Louisville, KY Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,330
1-year change
+2.1%
$27/mo
5-year change
+27.3%
$285/mo
10-year change
+58.3%
$490/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Louisville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$802/mo—0.0%
2016$820/mo+2.2%+2.2%
2017$869/mo+6.0%+8.4%
2018$898/mo+3.3%+12.0%
2019$928/mo+3.3%+15.7%
2020$963/mo+3.8%+20.1%
2021$1,001/mo+3.9%+24.8%
2022$1,114/mo+11.3%+38.9%
2023$1,183/mo+6.2%+47.5%
2024$1,257/mo+6.3%+56.7%
2025$1,289/mo+2.5%+60.7%
2026$1,318/mo+2.2%+64.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Louisville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Louisville, KY was $785 in 2015-01 and is $1,330 as of 2026-09 — a change of $545 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 +27.3% ($285 per month). The current median is $1,330.

What has rent in Louisville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Louisville, KY has changed +58.3% ($490 per month). It is now $1,330.

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

Year over year, median rent in Louisville, KY has increased +2.1% ($27/mo). Current median: $1,330.

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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.