Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (97 Rentals)

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California, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775
Urban FlatsA1 Layout1BR,1BA$775
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$777
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$799
Cathedral CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, KY

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2101 Saint Xavier St Model at 2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value California apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 42614 W Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.18
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Cathedral CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21
The Cornerstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 33149 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.10

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California, Louisville, KY

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kentucky, including Louisville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the California Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California is starting from $542 at Gateway on Broadway.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Properties and starts from $926.

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