Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Louisville Waterfront Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Louisville Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Louisville Waterfront area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at AVIA North Shore priced from $899. 800 Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Louisville Waterfront apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AVIA North ShoreStudiosStudio,1BA$899
800 Towers Apartments1x11BR,1BA$930
Views at Crescent Hill1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$939
Butchertown FlatsThe Elle1BR,1BA$969
Flats on FifthThe Volstead1BR,1BA$972

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Louisville Waterfront, KY

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Louisville Waterfront area is the $1.08 price per square foot EP4 Model at Edison Park in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Louisville Waterfront apartment is the The Avalon Model at Butchertown Flats starting at $1,349 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bowman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Louisville Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edison ParkEP41BR,1.5BA$1.08
Butchertown FlatsThe Avalon2BR,2BA$1.38
Walcott JeffersonvilleB1 Balcony2BR,2BA$1.75
The Prestonian1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Whiskey Row Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Waterside at River Park ApartmentsBarkley1BR,1BA$2.06
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Grocers Ice LoftsThe Rye I1BR,1BA$2.25
Views at Crescent Hill1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.00
Flats on FifthThe Lindy1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Louisville Waterfront, Louisville, KY

Ranked #61

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Louisville Waterfront Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Louisville Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Louisville Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Louisville Waterfront is under $1,225.

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

The cheapest apartment in Louisville Waterfront is 800 Towers Apartments which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Louisville Waterfront costs $1,776.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Louisville Waterfront?

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 3 regular apartments in Louisville Waterfront 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 Louisville Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Louisville Waterfront have an average cost of $317 which is $1,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisville Waterfront.

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