Butchertown

Louisville, KY

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Butchertown - Louisville, KY

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Butchertown, immediately east of downtown Louisville, gets its name from the booming meat industry that started in the 1800s. Today, the mixed-use neighborhood supports both industry and residential areas, thanks to locals pushing for residential preservation in the 1960s.

Housing ranges from preserved historical homes to newer residential developments, including apartments for rent, with three core residential areas set amid the industrial and commercial blocks. While home styles vary, most use wood frame and red brick construction, creating a cohesive, distinct look.

Grab your skateboard and head to the Dave Armstrong Extreme Park, known as one of the best skate parks in the nation. Connect with Butchertown history at the Thomas Edison House Museum, where historians believe Thomas Edison rented a room after the Civil War. When you're ready to refuel, head to Butchertown Grocery for simple dishes inspired by the neighborhood's history. If you crave a home-cooked meal, join fellow Butchertown residents at the old-fashioned Hall's Cafeteria.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Butchertown is $1,357 for a studio, $1,396 for one bedroom, $1,844 for two bedrooms, and $3,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Butchertown has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 527 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,357/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 672 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,396/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,048 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,844/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,783 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,169/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Louisville Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross Venue
  • Kentucky Science Center
  • Louisville Zoo

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.