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property at 2913 Dumesnil St

$795

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2913 Dumesnil St

LouisvilleKY40211

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property at 3409 Vermont Ave

$825

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3409 Vermont Ave

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 5113 Valiant Drive

$825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5113 Valiant Drive, Unit 4

5113 Valiant Drive
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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
The Crossings at Mill Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$569
Furlong Apartments2 Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$575
Bridlewood Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$699
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Park At Hurstbourne1 Bedroom 1 Bath - StudioStudio,1BA$719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY

As of February 10, 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 Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Chamberlain Oaks starting at $1,200 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Langdon Place 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.
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View4BR,4BA$0.52
Chamberlain OaksThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.85
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.85
Newberry ParcTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 34700 Walnut Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Furlong Apartments2 Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson County?

There are currently 2535 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson County, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $12,222. There are also 733 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson County ranging from $550 to $5,700.

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 $550 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,432.

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 $779 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.