Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Old School Apartments
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422 Heywood AveLouisville, KY 40208
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431 Kensington Ct
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431 Kensington Ct

431 Kensington CtLouisville, KY 40208
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1524 S 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1524 S 4th St

1524 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40208

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University, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Yugo Louisville Nine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $709. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, KY

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom A Model at Germantown Mill Lofts in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Station House Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Germantown Mill Lofts2 Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.70
Station House Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Nichols MeadowsFlats2BR,1BA$1.43
Lofts of BroadwayBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.31
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.23
Beecher Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom*1BR,1BA$1.59
Bradford Mills LoftsA11BR,1BA$2.20
Cardinal Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Louisville, KY

Ranked #107

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Germantown Village Apartments which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in University costs $1,298.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 70 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $648 which is $650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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