Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NuLu Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (3 Rentals)
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NuLu, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NuLu?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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NuLu Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $795 | $3,714 |
NuLu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $899 | $3,559 |
NuLu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,069 | $5,335 |
NuLu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,499 | $1,905 |
NuLu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,964 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in NuLu, KY
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the NuLu area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Prestonian in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,381. The second greatest value NuLu apartment is the 2 Bedroom B Model at Views at Crescent Hill starting at $1,069 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Bowman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NuLu apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Prestonian | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Views at Crescent Hill | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Butchertown Flats | The Elle | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
310 at Nulu Apartments | Fox | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Park Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom – 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
Grocers Ice Lofts | The Rye I | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
The Quad | Studio – 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNulu, Louisville, KY
Ranked #37
Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the NuLu Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 NuLu Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NuLu?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NuLu is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NuLu?
The cheapest apartment in NuLu is 800 Towers Apartments which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in NuLu costs $5,964.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NuLu?
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 6 regular apartments in NuLu 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 NuLu?
Cheap apartments in NuLu have an average cost of $592 which is $5,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NuLu.
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