Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40204
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,287 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $1,090 | 0% | $981–1,199 | $948 ±$164 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 | $1,180 | +0.8% | $1,071–1,309 | $1,180 ±$100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,430 | 0% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,386 ±$84 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,830 | 0% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,766 ±$204 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,130 | -1.4% | $1,890–2,310 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,276.
What renters pay in 40204
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40203 | Louisville | $1,030 | $962 |
| 40205 | Louisville | $1,340 | $1,267 |
| 40202 | Louisville | $1,400 | $1,208 |
| 40206 | Louisville | $1,440 | $1,308 |
| 40207 | Louisville | $1,550 | $1,416 |
| 40208 | Louisville | $1,090 | $1,063 |
Fair Market Rents across Jefferson County, KY · All KY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.