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Cheapest Available Shively Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 Phoenix Hill 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 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$725
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - With Balcony1BR,1BA$735
Lower Hunters Trace3x23BR,2BA$752
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Landing in the in the South Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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.
The Landing2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.03
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
1303 S 1st St1303 S 1st St1BR,1BA$1.00
Riverport Landings Senior2B1B2BR,1BA$1.02
1600 S 3rd St, Unit #21600 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.97
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 61623 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$0.97
1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 21625 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shively

What type of rentals are currently available in Shively?

There are currently 746 Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,155. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shively ranging from $525 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shively ranges from $525 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,931.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shively?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shively range from $675 to $2,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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