1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shepherdsville, KY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,652 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Shepherdsville
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Shepherdsville
Compare Shepherdsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corbin | $690 |
| 2 | Russellville | $690 |
| 3 | Bardstown | $700 |
| 4 | Morehead | $700 |
| 5 | Paducah | $810 |
| 6 | Radcliff | $810 |
| 7 | Murray | $820 |
| 8 | Richmond | $830 |
| 9 | Fort Wright | $860 |
| 10 | Hopkinsville | $880 |
| 11 | Owensboro | $880 |
| 12 | Newport | $890 |
| 13 | Nicholasville | $890 |
| 14 | Paris | $890 |
| 15 | Versailles | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,640 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,290 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,220 |
| 4 | Independence | $1,160 |
| 5 | Louisville | $1,159 |
| 6 | Florence | $1,100 |
| 7 | Vine Grove | $1,070 |
| 8 | Lexington | $1,061 |
| 9 | Shelbyville | $1,040 |
| 10 | Cold Spring | $1,030 |
| 11 | Shepherdsville (this page) | $1,010 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | $1,007 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $1,000 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $1,000 |
| 15 | Alexandria | $990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Shepherdsville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Shepherdsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 16.5 mi | $1,159 | +$149 (+15%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 18.4 mi | $700 | $-310 (-31%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 21 mi | $810 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 21.8 mi | $910 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 24.4 mi | $1,020 | +$10 (+1%) |
| New Albany, IN | 24.6 mi | $1,040 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 24.9 mi | $1,110 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Prospect, KY | 27.1 mi | $1,640 | +$630 (+62%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 30.3 mi | $1,200 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 30.7 mi | $1,070 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Charlestown, IN | 34.1 mi | $990 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 36.2 mi | $1,040 | +$30 (+3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Shepherdsville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Shepherdsville, Kentucky is $1,010 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,652.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Shepherdsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shepherdsville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shepherdsville's 1-bedroom median of $1,010 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shepherdsville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kentucky?
Among the 39 cities in Kentucky with 1-bedroom data, Shepherdsville ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Shepherdsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bardstown ($700), Radcliff ($810), Elizabethtown ($910).