Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $300 (531 Rentals)

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property at 200 N 18th St

200 N 18th St

LouisvilleKY40203
property at 4116 W Broadway

4116 W Broadway

LouisvilleKY40211

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property at 732 S 32nd St

732 S 32nd St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 5501 Yucca Ln

5501 Yucca Ln

LouisvilleKY40258

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property at 1144 S 3rd St

1144 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40203
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood priced from $200. Terraces at Forest Springs in the Outer East End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $504. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Terraces at Forest SpringsJasmine2BR,2BA$504
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Louisville 532 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$650
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - With Balcony1BR,1BA$735
Serenity Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$741
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1646 Lucia Ave Model at 1646 Lucia Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2026 Alta Ave Model at 2026 Alta Ave, Unit Alta in the Highlands starting at $1,050 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Belknap neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1646 Lucia Ave, Unit 31646 Lucia Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
2026 Alta Ave, Unit Alta in the Highlands2026 Alta Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Bayshore TownhomesFirefly2BR,1.5BA$0.94
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The Lux TownhomesLily2BR,1BA$1.00
1600 S 3rd St, Unit #21600 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.97
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 61623 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson County is at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment is $542 at Gateway on Broadway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson County is starting from $504 at Terraces at Forest Springs.

What is the most affordable Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lower Hunters Trace and starts from $752.

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