
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $300 (585 Rentals)
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Gateway on Broadway

Crossings at Mill Creek

2728 W Madison St

1206 S Preston St

850 W Muhammad Ali Blvd

Whispering Hills Apartments Southeast

Nora

Woodsmill Apartments

3124 Vermont Ave
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3124 Vermont Ave

2409 Rowan St

1704 Rowan St

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2409 Rowan St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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1704 Rowan St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Lofts on Ormsby

800 Towers Apartments

2717 Slevin St

1836 Algonquin Pkwy

12609 E Orell Rd
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1349 Olive St

Serenity Court Apartments

Southwood

1139 S 28th St

2228 W Madison St

2539 Bank St

1829 S 3rd St

1009 S 3rd St

Iroquois Green

Whispering Hills Apartments
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Devonshire Apartments

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Broadleaf Arms

4904 Saddlebrook Ln

4030 Taylor Blvd

The Chalet Village Apartment Community

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307 Woodbine St, Unit 3, Unit 3

307 Woodbine St

1443 S 32nd St

3755 Southern Pkwy

4309 Elliott Ave
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519 N 20th St

2614 W Jefferson St

2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4, Unit 4

4401 S 2nd St

Yvonne Apartments

1122 Larchmont Ave

316 N 22nd St

Preston Oaks

Cumberland Apartments

Poplar Terrace
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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 | $1,165 | $200 | $2,823 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $200 | $3,607 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $542 | $4,826 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $697 | $6,323 |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $629 | $10,000+ |
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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. 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 Jefferson County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
| Crossings at Mill Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $573 |
| Nora | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crossings at Mill Creek starting at $573 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Jacobs 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| Crossings at Mill Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
| Rolling Hills | The Splendor | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Furlong Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Newberry Parc | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Nora | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson County is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, 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 351 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 $157 which is $1,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
Expert Rental Resources
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