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Gateway on Broadway

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Vue at 3rd Street

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Rolling Hills
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York Towers Apartments

J.O. Blanton House - Senior Living

The St. Francis Apartments

The Cornerstone

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Cardinal Village Apartments

800 Towers Apartments

Baringer Manor

Flats on Fifth
Louisville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Louisville with original content written by our Louisville, KY Local Expert, Mike Heuer

Germantown Mill Lofts

Reserve at Lindsay

Park Court Apartments

Springs At Hurstbourne

Hampton Place

River Oak Apartments

Jefferson Landing

Community Towers 62 & Up

310 at Nulu Apartments

Creekside Crossing Apartments

Union at JTown

District at Hurstbourne

The Avenue in the Highlands

Jefferson Crossings

Oakwood Landings

The Woods

Century Baxter Ave

Hurstbourne Estates

Dundee Place Apartments

The Station at Middletown

Axis on Lexington

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Bradford Mills Lofts

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Station House Apartments

Martin on Main

Hurstbourne Grand Apartments

Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing
Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Louisville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,166 | $200 | $3,609 |
Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $200 | $3,610 |
Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $542 | $5,354 |
Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $675 | $6,430 |
Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $535 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Louisville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Louisville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Louisville is under $735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in Louisville is Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Louisville costs $2,064.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Louisville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,359 regular apartments in Louisville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Louisville?
Cheap apartments in Louisville have an average cost of $340 which is $1,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisville.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY
Written by: Mike Heuer
Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778, has grown to be the largest city in Kentucky and is a terrific city situated right along the south bank of the Ohio River.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.