
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (46 Rentals)
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307 Woodbine St

1501 E Breckinridge St

1013 St Paul Ct

1144 S 3rd St

Vue at 3rd Street

The Cornerstone

1393 S 3rd St

947 S Brook St
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Cathedral Commons

1215 S 1st St

800 Towers Apartments

The St. Francis Apartments

952 S Floyd St

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114 W Oak St
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1103 Logan St

Germantown Mill Lofts

Flats on Fifth

Grocers Ice Lofts

310 at Nulu Apartments

636 E Breckinridge St

1051 Barret Ave
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Jackson-Smoketown, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jackson-Smoketown Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $200 | $4,228 |
Jackson-Smoketown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $200 | $3,457 |
Jackson-Smoketown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $900 | $5,160 |
Jackson-Smoketown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,200 | $5,950 |
Jackson-Smoketown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,050 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Jackson-Smoketown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson-Smoketown area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Urban Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Jackson-Smoketown apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Urban Flats | A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Quad | Studio – 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
800 Towers Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Park Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson-Smoketown, KY
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson-Smoketown area is the $1.17 price per square foot EP8 Model at Edison Park in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Jackson-Smoketown apartment is the Brooklyn Model at Lofts of Broadway starting at $1,006 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson-Smoketown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Edison Park | EP8 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Lofts of Broadway | Brooklyn | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Park Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom – 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
Urban Flats | A Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson-Smoketown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson-Smoketown is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson-Smoketown is Urban Flats which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Jackson-Smoketown costs $10,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson-Smoketown?
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 14 regular apartments in Jackson-Smoketown 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 Jackson-Smoketown?
Cheap apartments in Jackson-Smoketown have an average cost of $444 which is $9,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson-Smoketown.
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