Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Russell area of Louisville.

property at 200 N 18th St

200 N 18th St

LouisvilleKY40203

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Zion Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Manor

2201 W Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40212
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Rowan Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rowan Place

2132 Rowan StLouisville, KY 40212
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East Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$777
The St. Francis Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Russell, KY

As of May 05, 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 One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reveal Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.95
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Jefferson Properties3bd3BR,1BA$1.45
Whiskey Row Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Hampton PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
The St. Francis Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Beecher Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom*1BR,1BA$1.59
Bolt + TieThe LinenStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Russell, Louisville, KY

Ranked #122

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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 $1,298.

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 73 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 $657 which is $641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Russell.

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