Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (182 Rentals)

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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Louisville by our Louisville, KY Local Expert Mike Heuer. See how it ranks!

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Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Louisville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Louisville area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. M. Fine on Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $418. Here are the most affordable Downtown Louisville apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$200
M. Fine on Spring2BT52BR,1BA$418
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - With Balcony1BR,1BA$735
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Louisville, KY

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Louisville area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1418 S Floyd St Model at 1418 S Floyd St, Unit 3 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Louisville apartment is the 2101 Saint Xavier St Model at 2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Louisville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1418 S Floyd St, Unit 31418 S Floyd St2BR,1BA$1.00
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Big 4 Station Residence2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
4703 S 1st St, Unit 24703 S 1st St2BR,1BA$1.00
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
M. Fine on Spring2BT52BR,1BA$0.45
Madison Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
1239 S Brook St, Unit 11239 S Brook St1BR,1BA$0.94

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Louisville, KY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Louisville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Louisville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Louisville is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Louisville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Louisville is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Downtown Louisville costs $4,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 105 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Louisville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Louisville have an average cost of $193 which is $4,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Louisville.

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.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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