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Louisville

Pop. 9,602·34th most expensive in Ohio·Louisville rents are up 17.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,725/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
-$240
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Louisville · $1,725
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,725/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$64,375/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Louisville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$640
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,250
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,700/yr
At $1,725/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 17.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.9% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Louisville, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,602
Median income
$64,375
Median age
42.4
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
22.8%
17%
30.5%
18.9%
Under 1822.8%
18–3417%
35–5430.5%
55–6410.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
94.9%
White94.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Other2%
Education (25+)
37.4%
37.3%
22.4%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Louisville, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,986 → $64,375
up 5.6%
Population
9,497 → 9,602
up 1.1%
Renter share
35.9% → 34.2%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.1% → 22.4%
+0.3 pts
Median age
41.9 → 42.4
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Louisville, OH now reports about $64,375, up from $60,986 in 2021. Census counts show Louisville, OH adding about 105 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.9% to 34.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,725/mo, how Louisville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Louisville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Louisville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Louisville, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Louisville is $1,725/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,180/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($64,375/yr), Louisville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Louisville an affordable city for renters?

Louisville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,725/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($64,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Louisville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Louisville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,725/mo in Louisville. The local median household income is $64,375/yr, meaning the typical Louisville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Louisville?

Rent in Louisville has increased 17.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Louisville rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Louisville is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #34 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,725/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Louisville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Louisville ($1,725/mo): Alliance ($847/mo), Canton ($1,054/mo), Massillon ($1,093/mo).

What percentage of Louisville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of Louisville households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. Louisville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Louisville rent compare to the national average?

Louisville's median rent of $1,725/mo is $240 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #34 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,725/mo, rent takes ~32% of Louisville's median household income ($64,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Louisville 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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