Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson County, KY from $400 (135 Rentals)

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property at 3915 Southern PArkway

$495

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3915 Southern PArkway, Unit #4

3915 Southern PArkway
LouisvilleKY40214
property at 2718 W Jefferson St

$699

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2718 W Jefferson St

LouisvilleKY40212

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property at 1204 Lexington Rd

$850

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1204 Lexington Rd

LouisvilleKY40204
property at 2300 W Madison St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2300 W Madison St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 2317 Ratcliffe Ave

$850

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2317 Ratcliffe Ave

LouisvilleKY40210
property at 421 S 27th St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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421 S 27th St

LouisvilleKY40212

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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. 5310-5312 Milner Rd in the South Louisville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. 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
5310-5312 Milner Rd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$550
5302 Milner Rd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$550
Lower Hunters Trace3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$673
Crossings at Mill Creek3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$682
4804-4806 Saddlebrook Ln1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$699
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
Preston OaksThoroughbred2BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson County area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2229 S Shelby St Model at 2229 S Shelby St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Jefferson County apartment is the Courtyard 4x4 Model at Brexx at Louisville starting at $839 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
2229 S Shelby St, Unit 12229 S Shelby St6BR,3BA$0.75
Brexx at LouisvilleCourtyard 4x44BR,4BA$0.54
Crossings at Mill Creek3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.57
Rolling HillsThe Splendor1BR,1BA$0.95
Willow Place ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
2014 W Main St, Unit 1F2014 W Main St2BR,1BA$0.80
4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 14700 Walnut Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Furlong Apartments2 Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 2607 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $7,930. There are also 629 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $495 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson County ranges from $495 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson County range from $673 to $5,687, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $619.

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