
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (23 Rentals)
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4526 S 6th St

Lofts on Ormsby

307 Kingston Ave

5024 S 3rd St
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1516 S 2nd St

1393 S 3rd St

4616 Southern Pkwy

5100 S 3rd St

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Poplar Terrace

Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)

730 M St
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4113 S 3rd St
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Fairgrounds, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $939 | $725 | $1,399 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $695 | $1,899 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $765 | $2,599 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $675 | $2,025 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $535 | $1,975 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Louisville, KY is a 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Louisville Nine priced from $709. Lofts on Ormsby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Bellevue Arms | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Poplar Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, KY
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1524 S 4th St in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4824 S 3rd St Model at 4824 S 3rd St, Unit #2 upstairs starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1524 S 4th St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
4824 S 3rd St, Unit #2 upstairs | 4824 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
4822 S 3rd St, Unit #1 downstairs | 4822 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1600 S 3rd St, Unit #2 | 1600 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Station House Apartments | The Captain | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Imperial Arms | Imperial Arms Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Bellevue Arms | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, Louisville, KY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Fairgrounds, Louisville, and the greater Louisville area. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 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 Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Bellevue Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,555.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 17 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $289 which is $1,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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