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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Old Louisville is $1,299 per month, a 4.58% increase from last years average of $1,242.

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

In Old Louisville, studios rent for $961 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,027 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,431 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 $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 52% 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: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old Louisville is $1,299, a 4.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,242.

Studio Apartments at $961 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 $1,027, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,431 offer 1,081 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,299	742 sq. ft.
Studio	$961	450 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,027	686 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,431	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 4.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,242 to $1,299.

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

The largest share of rentals in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY (52%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 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?

2,353 or 74% of the households in Old Louisville, Louisville, KY are renter-occupied while 806 or 26% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Old Louisville?

Bon Air $925/month

Meadow Hill $963/month

Southside Louisville $964/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,338/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old Louisville?

Claibourne Crossings $1,812/month

South Louisville $2,064/month

Algonquin $2,373/month

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

Average Rent in Louisville, KY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Algonquin	$2,373
South Louisville	$2,064
Claibourne Crossings	$1,812
Oxmoor	$1,690
Forest Springs	$1,674
Middletown	$1,637
The Reserve at Glenmary	$1,592
Butchertown	$1,585
Saint Joseph	$1,556
Irish Hill	$1,501
Timber Glen	$1,465
Valley Farms	$1,460
Apple Valley	$1,452
Jeffersontown	$1,382
Phoenix Hill	$1,368
Sungold Estates	$1,362
St. Matthews	$1,359
Treasure Island	$1,348
Lyndon	$1,310
Old Louisville	$1,299
Chamberlain Square	$1,298
Louisville Central Business District	$1,291
Russell	$1,291
Orell Station	$1,274
Park Lake Village	$1,261
Clifton Heights	$1,235
Hurstbourne Springs	$1,227
Crescent Hill	$1,198
Sunshine Acres	$1,157
Klondike	$1,144
Smoketown Jackson	$1,125
Auburndale	$1,122
Buechel Terrace	$1,116
Kenwood Hill	$1,102
Burkshire Terrace	$1,087
Fordhaven	$1,059
Village at Wildwood	$1,051
Bashford Manor	$1,048
Indian Forest	$1,027
Prairie Village	$975
Taylor Berry	$970
Southside Louisville	$964
Meadow Hill	$963
Bon Air	$925

Louisville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old Louisville is 45% lower than in Algonquin

$1,299

Old Louisville rent is the same as Louisville average

Average Rent $1,299

$2,373

Algonquin rent is 83% higher than Louisville average

Average Rent $2,373

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.