Clifton

Louisville, KY

Clifton - Louisville, KY

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4 (6 Reviews)

Clifton, about three miles east of downtown Louisville, is a trendy neighborhood that mixes modern art and specialty shops with Victorian architecture. Modern apartments for rent blend in with homes dating from the late 1800s. Clifton sits in the hills between two parks -- Louisville Champions Park and the Beargrass Creek Greenway -- about a block from the Ohio River.

Clifton begins near the intersection of Story Avenue and Brownsboro Road, with I-64 forming its southern border. Frankfort Avenue anchors the neighborhood, treating residents to locally-owned restaurants, niche shops, and art galleries. Get to know your new neighbors at the Irish Rover with its strong Irish flair, or dig into handcrafted ice cream for a sweet end to your meal at the Comfy Cow.

The Clifton neighborhood comes alive around the holidays, with plenty of seasonal activities year-round, including an annual Easter parade.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Clifton is $1,241 for a studio, $1,092 for one bedroom, and $1,267 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clifton has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Studio
546 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,241/month

Average Rent

1 BR
631 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,092/month

Average Rent

2 BR
922 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,267/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Clifton - Louisville, KY

Niche Reviews

4 6 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

Clifton is a fabulous neighborhood! Lower Frankfort ave is one of the best little streets in Louisville. Houses are clean and well taken care of. It's a very walkable place. Very dog friendly and very kid friendly! Great restaurants and friendly people.

Niche User

8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Voted one of the five best neighborhoods, Trolley Hop, Historical, The best restaurants, live music, Shopping, Great neighbors.

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