County

Average Rent in Jefferson County

Jefferson is a county in Kentucky. It ranks #22 out of 74 for places to rent. Jefferson County is in
the congressional districts of
District 02, District 03, District 04 and
the metropolitan area of
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Jefferson County includes 4 cities and 33 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Jefferson County is $1,237 which represents a decrease of -5.85% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Jefferson County to rent places is Prospect, KY with an average rent of $3,830. The least expensive city in Jefferson County to rent places is Fairdale, KY with an average rent of $968.

The most expensive zip code in Jefferson County to rent places is 40059 with an average rent of $3,830. The least expensive zip code in Jefferson County to rent places is 40216 with an average rent of $957.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Jefferson currently stands at $1,237.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Louisville, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,230. This represents a difference of -1% when compared to Jefferson.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Kentucky, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,284, showing a more expensive of +4% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +50% when compared to the rent in Jefferson.
$1,237
Jefferson
VS
$1,230
-1%
Louisville, city
$1,284
+4%
KY, state
$1,859
+50%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Cities in Jefferson County

Zip Codes in Jefferson County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

40059$3,830
40245$2,431
40242$1,890
40241$1,844
40205$1,719
40223$1,637
40228$1,634
40202$1,576
40207$1,520
40229$1,516

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

40211$1,153
40208$1,095
40214$1,093
40203$1,052
40219$1,050
40213$1,046
40210$1,020
40212$983
40118$968
40216$957