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property at 714 S 42nd St

714 S 42nd St

LouisvilleKY40211

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3421 Shanks Ln

LouisvilleKY40216
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3421 Shanks Ln

LouisvilleKY40216

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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
The Crossings at Mill Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$472
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 $1,145 with a $0.96 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$0.96
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
The Crossings at Mill Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.59
708 M St, Unit 3708 M StStudio ,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 2528 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $6,880. There are also 800 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $695 to $10,000.

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 $695 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,303.

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 $675 to $6,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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