4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shepherdsville, KY
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville, Kentucky as of August 2026. That's +7% higher than the citywide median of $1,720 and +27% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin | $1,309 |
| 2 | Richmond | $1,420 |
| 3 | Murray | $1,430 |
| 4 | Morehead | $1,450 |
| 5 | Lawrenceburg | $1,520 |
| 6 | Owensboro | $1,530 |
| 7 | Bardstown | $1,540 |
| 8 | Nicholasville | $1,630 |
| 9 | Versailles | $1,630 |
| 10 | Winchester | $1,630 |
| 11 | Newport | $1,700 |
| 12 | Radcliff | $1,700 |
| 13 | Dayton | $1,740 |
| 14 | Georgetown | $1,740 |
| 15 | Bellevue | $1,760 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Kentucky
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $2,990 |
| 2 | Hebron | $2,450 |
| 3 | Burlington | $2,310 |
| 4 | Vine Grove | $2,270 |
| 5 | Independence | $2,200 |
| 6 | Louisville | $2,104 |
| 7 | Florence | $2,090 |
| 8 | La Grange | $2,050 |
| 9 | Oak Grove | $2,020 |
| 10 | Lexington | $1,929 |
| 11 | Hopkinsville | $1,910 |
| 12 | Elizabethtown | $1,910 |
| 13 | Erlanger | $1,900 |
| 14 | Fort Thomas | $1,890 |
| 15 | Shepherdsville (this page) | $1,840 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Shepherdsville.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Shepherdsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 16.5 mi | $2,104 | +$264 (+14%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 18.4 mi | $1,540 | $-300 (-16%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 21 mi | $1,700 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 21.8 mi | $1,910 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 24.4 mi | $1,850 | +$10 (+1%) |
| New Albany, IN | 24.6 mi | $1,900 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 24.9 mi | $2,020 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Prospect, KY | 27.1 mi | $2,990 | +$1,150 (+63%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 30.3 mi | $2,180 | +$340 (+18%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 30.7 mi | $2,270 | +$430 (+23%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 36.2 mi | $1,760 | $-80 (-4%) |
| La Grange, KY | 36.6 mi | $2,050 | +$210 (+11%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Shepherdsville — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Shepherdsville?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Shepherdsville, Kentucky is $1,840 per month. This is +7% higher than the citywide median of $1,720.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Shepherdsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,600 ($6,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shepherdsville expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shepherdsville's 4+ bedroom median of $1,840 is +27% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shepherdsville rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Kentucky?
Among the 35 cities in Kentucky with 4+ bedroom data, Shepherdsville ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Shepherdsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Bardstown ($1,540), Radcliff ($1,700), Shelbyville ($1,760).