
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (9 Rentals)
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2104 Pirtle St
East Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Russell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Russell Studio Apartments | $1,026 | $724 | $1,140 |
East Russell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $542 | $1,900 |
East Russell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $542 | $2,800 |
East Russell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $895 | $1,599 |
East Russell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
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Cheapest Available East Russell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Russell area of Louisville, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at Gateway on Broadway priced from $542. Rowan Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $777. Here are the most affordable East Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Rowan Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Russell, KY
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Russell area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Reveal Townhomes in the in the East Russell neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value East Russell apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at Germantown Mill Lofts starting at $1,895 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Russell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reveal Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
Germantown Mill Lofts | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F | 2101 Saint Xavier St | 3BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Jefferson Properties | 3bd | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Whiskey Row Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Rowan Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Beecher Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom* | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Russell, Louisville, KY
Ranked #128
Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Russell Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Russell Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Russell?
The cheapest apartment in East Russell is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in East Russell costs $1,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Russell?
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 75 regular apartments in East Russell 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 East Russell?
Cheap apartments in East Russell have an average cost of $676 which is $1,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Russell.
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