Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (24 Rentals)

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1026 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1026 S 4th St

1026 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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Zion Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Manor

2201 W Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40212
Senior Living
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St. Cecilia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Cecilia Apartments

2530 Slevin StLouisville, KY 40212
Senior Living
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1337 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1337 S 4th St

1337 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40208
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Mayflower Apartments
Studio Apartments

Mayflower Apartments

425 W Ormsby AveLouisville, KY 40203
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West Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Russell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Russell 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 West Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Russell, KY

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Russell area is the $1.23 price per square foot 1445 S 3rd St Model at 1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value West Russell apartment is the 3bd Model at Jefferson Properties starting at $1,307 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Russell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1445 S 3rd St, Unit 71445 S 3rd St6BR,3BA$1.23
Jefferson Properties3bd3BR,2BA$1.09
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Madison Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
3109 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Unit 43109 W Muhammad Ali Blvd2BR,1BA$1.15
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-699 sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 33149 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Russell, Louisville, KY

Ranked #167

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Russell Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Russell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Russell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Russell is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Russell?

The cheapest apartment in West Russell is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in West Russell costs $4,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Russell?

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 West Russell 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 West Russell?

Cheap apartments in West Russell have an average cost of $285 which is $4,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Russell.

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