
New Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY Under $1,200 (78 Rentals)


Heritage Green Apartments

Grocers Ice Lofts

Derby Row | Student Housing

The Eclipse in Russell

310 at Nulu Apartments

Donerail Run

Lone Oak Meadows

Avoca

Century Baxter Ave
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Springs At Hurstbourne

Oakwood Landings

Hurstbourne Heights

Jefferson Green

Bristol Bluffs

Jefferson Crossings

Germantown Mill Lofts

Beecher Terrace Apartments

Jefferson Landing

Painters Row
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Cane Run Station

The Foundry

The Clubhouse

Creekside Crossing Apartments

Riverport Landing Family Apartments

Gateway on Broadway

The Willard at Preston Crossing

River Pointe Apartments
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River Breeze South Apartment Homes

Hurstbourne Senior Apartments

Jefferson Post Apartments

The Retreat at Louisville
Louisville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Louisville with original content written by our Louisville, KY Local Expert, Mike Heuer

The Reserve at the Riverbend

The Bend

The Flats of River Ridge

The Laurel Apartments

Stonecrest Apartments

The Slate

Flats on 10th

Walcott Jeffersonville

TJM - The Jeff On 10th
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 | $1,162 | $200 | $4,446 |
Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $200 | $3,533 |
Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $542 | $5,019 |
Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $675 | $6,005 |
Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $535 | $8,890 |
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How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Louisville Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Louisville?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Louisville is at The Clubhouse listed at $529.
How much is the average rent for a New Louisville Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Louisville is $1,666.
What is the largest New Louisville Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Louisville is a 2,376 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at Germantown Mill Lofts.
What is the average size for Louisville New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Louisville is currently at 737 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.