Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY from $500 (72 Rentals)

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Hillview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Manor

4226 Hillview AveLouisville, KY 40216
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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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Dover Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

4819 Dover RdLouisville, KY 40216
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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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Coventry Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Commons

3400-3412 Coventry Commons DrLouisville, KY 40216
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Old School Apartments
Studio Apartments

Old School Apartments

422 Heywood AveLouisville, KY 40208
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Shively, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shively Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shively, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway in the Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shively apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - With Balcony1BR,1BA$735
Lower Hunters Trace3x23BR,2BA$752
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Miller Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Manslick MeadowsStudiosStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 6121 Upper Hunters Trce in the in the South Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Crossings at Mill Creek starting at $1,403 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Jacobs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shively apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6121 Upper Hunters Trce2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Crossings at Mill Creek3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Lower Hunters Trace2x12BR,1BA$1.18
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Cane Run StationTwo Bed One Bath February Special $100 Month2BR,1BA$1.12
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Miller Manor Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.11
Walnut Grove2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Extended2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Shively, KY

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shively?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shively is at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment is $542 at Gateway on Broadway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shively Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shively is starting from $542 at Gateway on Broadway.

What is the most affordable Shively Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shively Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lower Hunters Trace and starts from $752.

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