Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40217
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (-0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,175 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $1,030 | 0% | $927–1,133 | $1,264 ±$1,004 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,120 | 0% | $1,008–1,232 | $865 ±$149 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,360 | -0.7% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,181 ±$64 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,740 | -1.1% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,659 ±$98 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,020 | -2% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,672 ±$354 |
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 40217
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40216 | Louisville | $1,070 | $955 |
| 40218 | Louisville | $1,320 | $1,176 |
| 40215 | Louisville | $1,220 | $1,064 |
| 40219 | Louisville | $1,230 | $1,038 |
| 40214 | Louisville | $1,170 | $1,007 |
| 40220 | Louisville | $1,440 | $1,305 |
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.