Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,130 (-1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $984 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $870 | -1.1% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $950 | -1.1% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,150 | -1.7% | $1,017–1,243 | $1,000 ±$270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,470 | -2% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,710 | -2.9% | $1,494–1,826 | – |
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 40209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40208 | Louisville | $1,090 | $1,063 |
| 40210 | Louisville | $1,130 | $903 |
| 40207 | Louisville | $1,550 | $1,416 |
| 40211 | Louisville | $1,110 | $978 |
| 40206 | Louisville | $1,440 | $1,308 |
| 40212 | Louisville | $1,140 | $1,022 |
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.