Average Rent in Jefferson, KY

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Current Versus Historical Jefferson, KY Rents

Jefferson rentals average $1,152 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,243 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $999, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $808 (-45.97%) year-over-year from $1,758 to $950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $354 (-22.99%) year-over-year from $1,539 to $1,185. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $935 (-48.85%) year-over-year from $1,914 to $979. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $877 (-46.90%) year-over-year from $1,870 to $993. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-8.22%) year-over-year from $2,424 to $2,225. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.40	$1,185	$1,539 (-22.99%)	$1,371 (-13.55%)
2 BR	$14.57	$979	$1,914 (-48.85%)	$1,715 (-42.92%)
3 BR	$19.10	$993	$1,870 (-46.90%)	$1,533 (-35.21%)
4+ BR	$12.10	$2,225	$2,424 (-8.22%)	$1,933 (15.09%)

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Top Cities Near Jefferson

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Jefferson. The average rent in Jefferson is currently $999 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Louisville, KY, with an average rent of $999, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jefferson, KY is Louisville, KY. Monthly rents here are on average $999 per month.

Let's compare Jefferson, KY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Jefferson, KY are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Jefferson, KY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Louisville, KY	N/A	$1,152	$979	$999

Top Neighborhoods Near Jefferson

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Top Counties Near Jefferson

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Top Zipcodes Near Jefferson

There is one zipcode in or near Jefferson, KY. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,226.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Jefferson, KY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
40202, Louisville, KY	$1,776	$2,144	$2,967	$2,226

Frequently Asked Questions - Jefferson Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jefferson, KY?

The average monthly rental price for Jefferson, KY apartments for rent is approximately $999. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jefferson, KY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Jefferson, KY.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Jefferson, KY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,152 and an average price per square feet of $14.40. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Jefferson, KY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $979 and an average price per square feet of $14.57. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jefferson.

How have rent prices in Jefferson, KY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Jefferson, KY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jefferson, KY?

A reasonable rent price in Jefferson, KY is around $799/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.