Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,185 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $1,020 | +1% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,100 | +0.9% | $999–1,221 | $917 ±$190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,340 | 0% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,267 ±$123 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,710 | 0% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,557 ±$194 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,990 | -1% | $1,773–2,167 | $2,044 ±$520 |
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 40205
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40204 | Louisville | $1,430 | $1,386 |
| 40206 | Louisville | $1,440 | $1,308 |
| 40203 | Louisville | $1,030 | $962 |
| 40207 | Louisville | $1,550 | $1,416 |
| 40202 | Louisville | $1,400 | $1,208 |
| 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.