Cheap Homes for Rent in Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Shawnee, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shawnee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shawnee area of Louisville, KY is a 3 Beds unit found at 315 S 42nd St priced from $1,145. 3908 Alford Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Shawnee apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
315 S 42nd St315 S 42nd St3BR,2BA$1,145
3908 Alford Ave3908 Alford Ave3BR,1BA$1,175
231 Cecil Ave231 Cecil Ave5BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee, KY

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee area is the $1.00 price per square foot 231 Cecil Ave Model at 231 Cecil Ave in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Shawnee apartment is the 315 S 42nd St Model at 315 S 42nd St starting at $1,145 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
231 Cecil Ave231 Cecil Ave5BR,2BA$1.00
315 S 42nd St315 S 42nd St3BR,2BA$0.92
3908 Alford Ave3908 Alford Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 33149 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee, KY with pricing that ranges from $695 to $1,100. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee ranging from $649 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shawnee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shawnee ranges from $649 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,382.

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