2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shepherdsville, KY
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,652 and +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $870 |
| 2 | Corbin | $900 |
| 3 | Russellville | $900 |
| 4 | Bardstown | $920 |
| 5 | Richmond | $950 |
| 6 | Radcliff | $1,010 |
| 7 | Lawrenceburg | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paducah | $1,050 |
| 9 | Nicholasville | $1,060 |
| 10 | Paris | $1,060 |
| 11 | Versailles | $1,060 |
| 12 | Winchester | $1,060 |
| 13 | Murray | $1,080 |
| 14 | Hopkinsville | $1,130 |
| 15 | Elizabethtown | $1,140 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $2,000 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,670 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,580 |
| 4 | Independence | $1,500 |
| 5 | Florence | $1,430 |
| 6 | Louisville | $1,408 |
| 7 | Vine Grove | $1,360 |
| 8 | Cold Spring | $1,330 |
| 9 | Erlanger | $1,300 |
| 10 | Fort Thomas | $1,290 |
| 11 | Alexandria | $1,280 |
| 12 | Lexington | $1,261 |
| 13 | Fort Wright | $1,236 |
| 14 | Shepherdsville (this page) | $1,230 |
| 15 | Oak Grove | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Shepherdsville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Shepherdsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 16.5 mi | $1,408 | +$178 (+14%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 18.4 mi | $920 | $-310 (-25%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 21 mi | $1,010 | $-220 (-18%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 21.8 mi | $1,140 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 24.4 mi | $1,240 | +$10 (+1%) |
| New Albany, IN | 24.6 mi | $1,270 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 24.9 mi | $1,350 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Prospect, KY | 27.1 mi | $2,000 | +$770 (+63%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 30.3 mi | $1,460 | +$230 (+19%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 30.7 mi | $1,360 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Charlestown, IN | 34.1 mi | $1,200 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 36.2 mi | $1,180 | $-50 (-4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Shepherdsville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Shepherdsville, Kentucky is $1,230 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,652.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Shepherdsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shepherdsville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shepherdsville's 2-bedroom median of $1,230 is +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shepherdsville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Kentucky?
Among the 39 cities in Kentucky with 2-bedroom data, Shepherdsville ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Shepherdsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Bardstown ($920), Radcliff ($1,010), Elizabethtown ($1,140).