
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $300 (567 Rentals)
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Gateway on Broadway

2130 Portland Ave

Maplewood

Whispering Hills Apartments Southeast

1349 Olive St

Bridlewood Crossing

3124 Vermont Ave

3124 Vermont Ave

Woodsmill Apartments
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Southwood

Broadleaf Arms

Vue at 3rd Street

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1704 Rowan St, Unit 3

1704 Rowan St

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2409 Rowan St, Unit 3

2409 Rowan St

Lofts on Ormsby

2027 S 41st St

Whispering Hills Apartments
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Serenity Court Apartments

4925 Southside Dr

1829 S 3rd St

629 W Ormsby Ave

Iroquois Green

4904 Saddlebrook Ln

210 1/2 W Collins Ct

1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 2

1039 Parkway Dr

The Chalet Village Apartment Community
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Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+

Cumberland Apartments

1443 S 32nd St

9409 La Grange Rd

2614 W Jefferson St

2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4

4401 S 2nd St

951 S Brook St

3216 Fordhaven Rd

3705 Briarbridge Ln
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12609 E Orell Rd

1219 S 6th St

1836 Algonquin Pkwy

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4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 3

4700 Walnut Grove Ave

Poplar Terrace

Germantown Village Apartments

Parkridge Pointe

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Indigo at the Park

12513 E Orell Rd
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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 | $1,127 | $200 | $2,560 |
| Jefferson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $200 | $3,600 |
| Jefferson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $542 | $4,775 |
| Jefferson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $675 | $6,880 |
| Jefferson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $609 | $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 |
| Bridlewood Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY
As of March 01, 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, 2 Bathroom Extended Model at Hunters Run starting at $1,095 with a $0.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| Hunters Run | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Extended | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| 175 Gillette Ave, Unit 1 | 175 Gillette Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 4700 Walnut Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Furlong Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Bridlewood Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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 $700.
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 $1,703.
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 385 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 $237 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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