Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Louisville, KY 40291
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (-0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,207 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 | $1,103 ±$50 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,110 | 0% | $999–1,221 | $1,016 ±$91 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,350 | -0.7% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,184 ±$63 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,720 | -0.6% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,560 ±$166 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $2,010 | -2% | $1,773–2,167 | $2,671 ±$220 |
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 40291
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40299 | Louisville | $1,470 | $1,387 |
| 40272 | Louisville | $1,350 | $1,051 |
| 40258 | Louisville | $1,300 | $1,066 |
| 40245 | Louisville | $1,820 | $1,682 |
| 40243 | Louisville | $1,480 | $1,499 |
| 40242 | Louisville | $1,450 | $1,338 |
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.