Quick answer
Safe suburb with walkable town center, good schools, families; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
St. Matthews, Louisville
Safe suburb with walkable town center, good schools, families; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Louisville Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,080/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,350/mo
Median home price
$235K
Avg utilities
$140/mo
City-wide medians. St. Matthews rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Louisville breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Louisville
Compare St. Matthews with other popular areas.
NuLu (East Market District)
Best restaurant corridor, galleries, bourbon bars, converted warehouses; 1BR $1,200–1,600
The Highlands (Bardstown Rd)
Dense bar and restaurant strip, eclectic shops, most active nightlife; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Crescent Hill
Bungalows, independent shops, walkable village, young families; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Cherokee Triangle / Cherokee Gardens
Victorian homes, Cherokee Park, established families, beautiful; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Middletown / Anchorage
Quiet eastern suburbs, horse farms, larger lots, excellent schools; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Jeffersontown (J-Town)
UPS Worldport adjacent suburb, affordable, working-class, newer development; 1BR $900–1,200
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Matthews a good neighborhood in Louisville?
Safe suburb with walkable town center, good schools, families; 1BR $1,000–1,400
What is the rent in St. Matthews, Louisville?
Louisville citywide median 1BR rent is $1,080/mo. St. Matthews pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Louisville often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is St. Matthews in Louisville known for?
Safe suburb with walkable town center, good schools, families; 1BR $1,000–1,400
How does St. Matthews compare to other Louisville neighborhoods?
St. Matthews is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Louisville. Other options include NuLu (East Market District), The Highlands (Bardstown Rd), Crescent Hill.
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