Searching for a rental in Louisville usually means juggling five different listing sites, missing the good ones before they're gone, and hoping the person on the other end of a showing actually calls you back. Winner Realty takes a more direct approach: you tell us what you need, and Shey Blake, our agent who handles tenant placement for the brokerage, works to match you with a home that fits — whether that's a single-family house, a duplex, a condo or townhome, or an apartment.

What Our Rental Search Help Actually Looks Like

You share your budget, the bedrooms and bathrooms you need, your move-in timeline, the areas you'd consider, and whether you have a pet. From there, Shey checks that against rentals she and other Winner Realty agents know about — including ones that aren't widely advertised yet — and lets you know honestly what's realistic for your budget and timeline. There's no charge to you for this; reach out and we'll take it from there.

Areas We Help Renters Search

Winner Realty works across the Louisville Metro area — the Highlands, Old Louisville, St. Matthews, Germantown & Schnitzelburg, NuLu, Downtown, Crescent Hill, Middletown, and Jeffersontown, among others — and, because several of our agents are licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana, Southern Indiana as well. If you're not sure which neighborhood fits your budget, that's a normal starting question, not something you need to have figured out first.

What to Have Ready Before You Apply

• Proof of income. Recent pay stubs or an offer letter. Many landlords look for roughly two-and-a-half to three times the monthly rent in verifiable income, though the exact standard is set by each individual property owner.
• Photo ID.
• Rental history and references. Contact information for a previous landlord helps your application move faster.
• A credit and background check. Almost every landlord runs one, and some charge an application fee to cover it.

Know Your Rights as a Kentucky Renter

Louisville sits in Jefferson County, which has adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), codified at KRS 383.500–383.705. That matters because URLTA protections don't automatically apply everywhere in Kentucky — they only apply in the counties and cities that have opted in, and Jefferson County is one of them. A few of the basics that come with it:

• Security deposits (KRS 383.580). Your landlord has to keep your deposit in a separate account, give you a written move-in condition list you can review, and provide a written accounting of any deductions when you move out.
• Notice before entry. Except in a genuine emergency, your landlord has to give you at least two days' notice before entering the unit.
• Ending a month-to-month lease. Either side has to give 30 days' written notice.
• Nonpayment of rent. Your landlord has to give you a written 7-day notice to pay or vacate before an eviction case can even be filed.
• Habitability. Your landlord has a legal duty to keep the unit fit to live in and to make necessary repairs.

This is general information, not legal advice. If you run into a specific dispute with a landlord, an attorney or a nonprofit tenant-rights organization is the right resource to talk to.

Fair Housing, for Every Renter

The federal Fair Housing Act, along with Kentucky law, protects renters from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability in advertising, screening, and leasing decisions. Winner Realty and its agents hold every rental we help place to that standard.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you find me a rental?

It depends on your budget, your must-haves, and what's available at the moment — but Shey will tell you honestly and quickly what's realistic once she knows what you're looking for.

Do you only handle single-family homes?

No. We help renters find single-family homes, duplexes, condos and townhomes, and apartments, depending on what fits your needs and budget.

What if I have a pet?

Plenty of properties allow pets, on varying terms. Let Shey know upfront so she can filter for pet-friendly options from the start.

Do I need to be pre-approved for anything?

No — pre-approval is a mortgage-buying step, not a renting one. Just come ready with income verification and references, as outlined above.

Ready to start? Fill out our rental search form and Shey will follow up personally.

Own a rental property instead and need a qualified tenant? Learn about our Tenant Placement service.

What Kentucky Renters Should Know Before Signing

Kentucky does not cap security deposits or require a specific notice period for month-to-month leases the way some states do, so those terms are set by the lease itself — read the deposit and notice clauses before you sign, not after. Your landlord is required to return your deposit, minus any legitimate deductions itemized in writing, within a reasonable time after move-out.

Do you charge renters a fee to help them find a place?

No. We work with landlords and property owners on the placement side; helping a renter find a home through our listings does not cost the renter anything beyond the standard application and deposit the landlord requires.

Can you help me find a rental outside Louisville proper?

Yes — we cover Jefferson County and into Oldham and Bullitt Counties, plus Southern Indiana communities like Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany.

We see everything from single-family houses and duplexes to small multifamily units and the occasional condo, so tell us your budget, preferred area, and must-haves like pets, parking, or a yard, and we will match you against what is actually available rather than a generic search.