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Louisville, Kentucky is the state's largest city, a riverfront metro of around 630,000 on the Ohio River that runs on bourbon, horses, and a friendly, unpretentious streak. The University of Louisville anchors student life just south of downtown, and its Cardinals fan base gives the whole city a college pulse on game days. Students spread across distinct districts: Old Louisville with its Victorian mansions, the Highlands along Bardstown Road, and the artsy blocks of NuLu and Butchertown. Green space runs deep thanks to the Olmsted-designed parks, Cherokee Park and Waterfront Park among them, plus the Big Four Bridge walking span over the river.
Right next to the University of Louisville, a leafy stretch of Victorian homes split into apartments, great for walking to class and a tight community feel.
Strung along Bardstown Road, the social heart of student life, packed with restaurants, music, and nightlife, a short ride from campus.
Just northeast, offering tree-lined streets and a quieter pace.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Louisville.
Louisville gets around on TARC, the Transit Authority of River City, which runs more than thirty routes plus express lines across the metro. Several routes pass directly through the University of Louisville campus, and U of L students ride free with a valid student ID, so the bus is a genuine option for daily commutes. Students who live close to campus can rely on transit. Those more than a mile or two out often pair the bus with a car.
Walkability is strong inside the close-in districts: Old Louisville, the campus edge, and the Highlands are all easy on foot. Biking works well too, with riverfront paths and the Big Four Bridge linking downtown to the Indiana side. Students living close to campus handle daily trips on foot. The riverfront paths give cyclists a clean route across town.
Parking near campus needs a permit and fills early, so plan ahead. Students who live more than a mile or two from campus usually want a car for grocery runs and reaching neighborhoods like the Highlands. The close-in districts offer tighter street parking. Those near campus can rely on TARC instead of hunting for a spot.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It varies by neighborhood and how many roommates you have. Studios in Louisville average around $900 a month, one-bedrooms land near $1,000 to $1,100, and two-bedrooms often run $1,200 or so. Splitting a larger place in Old Louisville or Clifton with roommates can drop your share to $600 to $800, while the Highlands trends a bit higher.
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