Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40228
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,580 (-1.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,371 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,220 | -0.8% | $1,089–1,331 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,320 | -0.8% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,023 ±$195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,600 | -1.3% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,406 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $2,040 | -1% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,512 ±$189 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,380 | -2.5% | $2,088–2,552 | $2,544 ±$265 |
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 40228
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40229 | Louisville | $1,480 | $1,292 |
| 40223 | Louisville | $1,660 | $1,674 |
| 40222 | Louisville | $1,530 | $1,505 |
| 40220 | Louisville | $1,440 | $1,305 |
| 40219 | Louisville | $1,230 | $1,038 |
| 40218 | Louisville | $1,320 | $1,176 |
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.