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429 Heywood Ave

5312 Milner Rd

1709 W Gaulbert Ave

411 Iowa Ave

1052 S 36th St

1525 W Ormsby Ave
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1048 S 36th St

1603 Gagel Ave

3517 Georgetown Pl

633 W Ormsby Ave

3513 Georgetown Pl

4012 Southern Pkwy

1780 W Ormsby Ave
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1854 W Ormsby Ave

524 W Oak St

1349 S 26th St

2101 W Lee St

538 W Evelyn Ave

2101 W Lee St

1705 Hale Ave
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1608 Longfield Ave

4010 Southern Pkwy

607 St Catherine St

3028 W Kentucky St

4501 Sunset Ave

1705 Valley Forge Way

1783 Algonquin Pkwy
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Shively, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Shively?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shively 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,044 | $700 | $1,400 |
Shively 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,402 | $850 | $2,300 |
Shively 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,554 | $900 | $2,600 |
Shively 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,049 | $1,499 | $3,500 |
Shively 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Iroquois Green | 1 Bedroom - With Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Lower Hunters Trace | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $752 |
Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Landing | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
1303 S 1st St | 1303 S 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Riverport Landings Senior | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
1600 S 3rd St, Unit #2 | 1600 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 6 | 1623 Brick Kiln Ln | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 2 | 1625 Brick Kiln Ln | 2BR,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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