What is the average apartment size in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY?

The average size for a Old Louisville, Louisville, KY apartment is 742 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Old Louisville?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Old Louisville is $1,288 per month, a 2.74% increase from last years average of $1,254.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Old Louisville?

In Old Louisville, studios rent for $904 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,044 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,541 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Old Louisville?

The typical apartment in Old Louisville offers about 742 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Old Louisville?

Studio apartments in Old Louisville average 450 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 686 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,081 sq. ft.

Old Louisville, Louisville, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Old Louisville?

The typical rent budget in Old Louisville ranges from to per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Old Louisville?

In Old Louisville, 74% of households rent while 26% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old Louisville is $1,288, a 2.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,254.

Studio Apartments at $904 offer the most budget-friendly option with 450 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 686 square feet for $1,044, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,541 offer 1,081 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,288	742 sq. ft.
Studio	$904	450 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,044	686 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,541	1,081 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Old Louisville, Louisville, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY have increased by 2.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,254 to $1,288.

What's the typical rent budget in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY (49%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY?

2,278 or 74% of the households in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY are renter-occupied while 800 or 26% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Old Louisville?

Bon Air $943/month

Taylor Berry $965/month

Smoketown Jackson $996/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,310/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old Louisville?

Claibourne Crossings $1,794/month

South Louisville $2,006/month

Algonquin $2,319/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Louisville, KY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Algonquin	$2,319
South Louisville	$2,006
Claibourne Crossings	$1,794
Oxmoor	$1,670
Forest Springs	$1,667
Middletown	$1,584
Saint Joseph	$1,556
Butchertown	$1,524
Irish Hill	$1,467
Apple Valley	$1,454
Timber Glen	$1,446
Jeffersontown	$1,374
Treasure Island	$1,363
Sungold Estates	$1,362
St. Matthews	$1,323
Lyndon	$1,299
Russell	$1,291
Phoenix Hill	$1,290
Old Louisville	$1,288
Orell Station	$1,288
Valley Farms	$1,282
Hurstbourne Springs	$1,232
Louisville Central Business District	$1,228
Chamberlain Square	$1,225
Clifton Heights	$1,210
Klondike	$1,190
Sunshine Acres	$1,163
Park Lake Village	$1,153
Crescent Hill	$1,145
Burkshire Terrace	$1,131
Buechel Terrace	$1,113
Auburndale	$1,081
Kenwood Hill	$1,073
Fordhaven	$1,057
Village at Wildwood	$1,030
Meadow Hill	$1,027
Prairie Village	$1,025
Bashford Manor	$1,023
Indian Forest	$1,021
Smoketown Jackson	$996
Taylor Berry	$965
Bon Air	$943

Louisville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old Louisville is 44% lower than in Algonquin

$1,288

Old Louisville rent is the same as Louisville average

Average Rent $1,288

$2,319

Algonquin rent is 80% higher than Louisville average

Average Rent $2,319

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Old Louisville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.