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Shively, KY Local Guide

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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY and Nearby

As of April 15, 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 2x1 Model at Lower Hunters Trace starting at $1,302 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the South Louisville 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
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
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Richardson 52 Apartments1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.13
307 Woodbine St, Unit 3307 Woodbine St1BR,1BA$1.11
1239 S Brook St, Unit 11239 S Brook St1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shively

What type of rentals are currently available in Shively?

There are currently 744 Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $4,900. There are also 182 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shively ranging from $600 to $4,200.

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 $600 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,800.

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 $650 to $2,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $940 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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