Studio Apartment Rent in Louisville, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Louisville, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,394 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Louisville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Louisville
Compare Louisville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Corbin | $640 |
| 3 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 4 | Russellville | $660 |
| 5 | Paducah | $720 |
| 6 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 7 | Paris | $730 |
| 8 | Versailles | $730 |
| 9 | Winchester | $730 |
| 10 | Richmond | $740 |
| 11 | Murray | $770 |
| 12 | Georgetown | $780 |
| 13 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 14 | Southgate | $799 |
| 15 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,510 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,150 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Louisville (this page) | $1,061 |
| 5 | Vine Grove | $1,060 |
| 6 | Independence | $1,030 |
| 7 | Florence | $980 |
| 8 | Shelbyville | $940 |
| 9 | Shepherdsville | $930 |
| 10 | Elizabethtown | $910 |
| 11 | Cold Spring | $910 |
| 12 | Oak Grove | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Louisville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Louisville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 8.3 mi | $1,020 | $-41 (-4%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 8.7 mi | $940 | $-121 (-11%) |
| New Albany, IN | 11.8 mi | $960 | $-101 (-10%) |
| Prospect, KY | 12.2 mi | $1,510 | +$449 (+42%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 14.1 mi | $1,100 | +$39 (+4%) |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 16.5 mi | $930 | $-131 (-12%) |
| Charlestown, IN | 18 mi | $910 | $-151 (-14%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 32.1 mi | $800 | $-261 (-25%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 32.2 mi | $660 | $-401 (-38%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 33.5 mi | $940 | $-121 (-11%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 36.5 mi | $910 | $-151 (-14%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 38.6 mi | $1,060 | $-1 (0%) |
Studio rent in Louisville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Louisville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Louisville, Kentucky is $1,061 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,394.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Louisville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,440 ($3,537/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Louisville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Louisville's studio median of $1,061 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Louisville rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Louisville ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Louisville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jeffersonville ($1,020), Clarksville ($940), New Albany ($960).