
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (79 Rentals)
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Gateway on Broadway

Lofts on Ormsby

1501 E Breckinridge St

3016 Montana Ave

1516 S 2nd St

1013 St Paul Ct

1144 S 3rd St

Vue at 3rd Street
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Germantown Village Apartments

947 S Brook St

Poplar Terrace

Cathedral Commons

1215 S 1st St

York Towers Apartments

J.O. Blanton House - Senior Living

The St. Francis Apartments

952 S Floyd St
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1033 Bardstown Rd

4113 S 3rd St

The Cornerstone

730 M St

Cardinal Village Apartments

Elevate at NULU Apartment Homes

800 Towers Apartments

Lofts of Broadway

Flats on Fifth

114 W Oak St

1103 Logan St

Germantown Mill Lofts

Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes

1107 E Kentucky St

Park Court Apartments

Hampton Place

1606 Lucia Ave

1457 S 1st St

Grinstead

1464 S 9th St

310 at Nulu Apartments

The Avenue in the Highlands

517 St Catherine St

1646 Lucia Ave, Unit 3

636 E Breckinridge St

1051 Barret Ave
Merriwether, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriwether?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merriwether Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $200 | $2,823 |
Merriwether 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $200 | $3,092 |
Merriwether 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $542 | $4,490 |
Merriwether 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $675 | $6,340 |
Merriwether 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,312 | $535 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Merriwether Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriwether area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable Merriwether 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 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Urban Flats | A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Quad | Studio – 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
Poplar Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriwether area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1646 Lucia Ave Model at 1646 Lucia Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Merriwether apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriwether apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1646 Lucia Ave, Unit 3 | 1646 Lucia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Station House Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Lofts of Broadway | Brooklyn | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Getting Around the Merriwether Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 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 Merriwether Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merriwether?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriwether is under $839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriwether?
The cheapest apartment in Merriwether is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Merriwether costs $5,312.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriwether?
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 30 regular apartments in Merriwether 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 Merriwether?
Cheap apartments in Merriwether have an average cost of $252 which is $5,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriwether.
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