Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $300 (538 Rentals)

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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 Crossings at South Park in the South Louisville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $466. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jefferson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
The Crossings at South Park1x11BR,1BA$466
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Lower Hunters Trace3x23BR,2BA$752
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1458 S 3rd St Model at 1458 S 3rd St, Unit 1458 South 3rd Street in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Extended Model at Austin Park Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $0.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1458 S 3rd St, Unit 1458 South 3rd Street1458 S 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.80
Austin Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Extended2BR,2BA$0.99
Hunters Run2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.90
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.00
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
1743 Sonne Ave, Unit Apt. #21743 Sonne Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
708 M St, Unit 3708 M StStudio ,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jefferson County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jefferson County is at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment is $466 at The Crossings at South Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jefferson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson County is starting from $542 at Gateway on Broadway.

What is the most affordable Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jefferson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossings at Mill Creek and starts from $658.

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