
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $300 (581 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Jefferson County.


The Prestonian

1309 Dixie Hwy

Whispering Hills Apartments Southeast

Woodsmill Apartments

3124 Vermont Ave

4309 Elliott Ave

421 Poplar Level Ct

Lofts on Ormsby

Park At Hurstbourne
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800 Towers Apartments

2717 Slevin St

2805 S 4th St

1349 Olive St

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3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 3149 Vermont Ave

Serenity Court Apartments

Southwood

5100 S 3rd St

2539 Bank St

1122 Larchmont Ave
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3705 Briarbridge Ln

5112 Valiant Dr

Iroquois Green

Whispering Hills Apartments

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Broadleaf Arms

4904 Saddlebrook Ln

4030 Taylor Blvd

538 Lilly Ave

The Chalet Village Apartment Community

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200 N 18th St, Unit 200 N 18th St
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200 N 18th St

1443 S 32nd St

3105 Fordhaven Rd

3120 Bank St

521 N 33rd St

519 N 20th St

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2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4

4401 S 2nd St

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2014 W Main St, Unit 1F

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St
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Yvonne Apartments

316 N 22nd St

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4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 1

4700 Walnut Grove Ave

Cumberland Apartments

Poplar Terrace

Indigo at the Park

Parkridge Pointe

1243 S Brook St

218 W Florence Ave
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Jefferson County, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $200 | $3,228 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $200 | $3,464 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $652 | $4,607 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $707 | $5,606 |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $649 | $8,229 |
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Cheapest Available Jefferson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jefferson County, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood priced from $200. The Prestonian in the Medical Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| The Prestonian | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $543 |
| Park At Hurstbourne | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Serenity Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $741 |
| Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Iroquois Green | 1 Bedroom - Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.95 price per square foot The Majestic Model at Rolling Hills in the in the Harrods Creek neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Hunters Run starting at $1,065 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills | The Majestic | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Hunters Run | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2014 W Main St, Unit 1F | 2014 W Main St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 1423 Debarr St, Unit 2 | 1423 Debarr St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 1 | 4700 Walnut Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Furlong Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Greenwood Place Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 3149 Vermont Ave | 3149 Vermont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson County is under $755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson County is The Prestonian which is listed at $543, while the average apartment in Jefferson County costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson County?
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 162 regular apartments in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson County have an average cost of $220 which is $1,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
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