Downtown Louisville

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Downtown Louisville - Louisville, KY

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Famous for horse racing, baseball, fried chicken, and bourbon, there's really no other place like Louisville. Dating back to 1778, Downtown Louisville is the historic hub of this legendary city, home to such major landmarks as the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, and the Louisville Slugger Field. It is also home to the University of Louisville, the historic Brown Theatre, Fourth Street Live!, and the Kentucky International Convention Center.

From its history as the oldest city west of the Appalachians to its lively shopping districts to its restaurants and breweries, you'll love living in a Downtown Louisville apartment. This neighborhood is located along the Ohio River, extending south to Broadway. Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, is located about three miles south of downtown. Other places you'll enjoy after moving to Downtown Louisville include the art galleries in East Market District, the majestic Belle of Louisville, the stunning Louisville Waterfront Park, and the views from the Louisville Riverwalk.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Louisville is $903 for a studio, $1,113 for one bedroom, $1,267 for two bedrooms, and $1,389 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Louisville has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $903/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 658 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,113/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 907 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,267/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,174 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,389/month

    Average Rent

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Employment in this area is that there are opportunities if you are outstanding.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rauch Planetarium
  • Louisville Zoo
  • Kentucky Science Center
  • Louisville Nature Center
  • Louisville Waterfront Park

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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