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South Side, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Louisville, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at Louisville 53 priced from $650. Serenity Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Louisville 532 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$650
Serenity Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$744
The Lofts at Pinecroft1 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
Vines at Stony Brook1 x 11BR,1BA$799
Eleven Oaks ApartmentsEleven Oaks - 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, KY

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot B1 Model at Avalon Springs in the in the Fern Creek neighborhood starting from $1,383. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lone Oak Meadows starting at $1,209 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon SpringsB12BR,2BA$1.18
Lone Oak Meadows2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Tanyard Park1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Preston OaksPaint2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Maple Valley2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Avery1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Serenity Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Preston GardensBellflower1BR,1BA$1.09
Falcon Crest Apartments1x1 7581BR,1BA$1.19
The Lofts at Pinecroft1 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in South Side, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,011. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $899 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Side ranges from $899 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,298.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Side range from $965 to $3,011, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,540. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,595.

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