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Avoca II
$1,594 - $1,675
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$1,538 - $1,897
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$1,578 - $1,937
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Avoca II

1453 Avoca Ridge DrLouisville, KY 40223
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Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 17, 2026

There are currently 13581 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Louisville, KY that range in price from $200 to $3,607. Downtown Louisville, Museum District and Shelby Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Louisville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Louisville451$1,235$200
Museum District395$1,265$542
Shelby Park374$1,245$200
Phoenix Hill366$1,300$200
Smoketown362$1,274$200
Whiskey Row360$1,294$799
NuLu352$1,297$799
Jackson350$1,285$200
Downtown Jeffersonville335$1,300$542
East End323$1,249$795

Largest Available Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Louisville, KY is found at Marvin Gardens on Main – 1/2 Off First and Last Month's Rent! in the Downtown New Albany neighborhood and is 1,129 square feet priced from $1,225. Rolling Hills in the Harrods Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,080 square feet and currently listed start at $1,012. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Louisville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Marvin Gardens on Main – 1/2 Off First and Last Month's Rent!1BR/1.0BA1,129 Sq Ft$1,225
Rolling HillsThe Splendor1,080 Sq Ft$1,012
Hurstbourne Grand ApartmentsCamberly1,075 Sq Ft$1,450
Clearwater FarmA2L1,058 Sq Ft$1,273
Lofts of BroadwayThe Jolie - Unique One Bedroom Penthouse Suite1,050 Sq Ft$1,282
Century Belmont StationTokyo1,041 Sq Ft$1,474
The Willard at Preston Crossing1B1,031 Sq Ft$1,283
Covington by the Lake1B1,031 Sq Ft$1,406
Cedar Springs Apartments1+1 L870 Sq Ft$1,050
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$542

Cheapest Available Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Louisville, KY is the Standard Model starting from $200 at Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing in the Southern Indiana neighborhood. The second most affordable Louisville 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Louisville is currently $1,230. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Louisville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior HousingStandard$200
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom$542
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$699
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath$699
Knox Landing1 Bed / 1 Bath$700
Knobs Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath C$739
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - Garden Level$755

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Louisville Overview

Steeped in tradition and bubbling over with an exuberant celebration of everything from bourbon to Beatles, every day feels like “Derby Day” in Louisville. Louisville's contradictions are what makes it special. While the Kentucky city boasts the historic Churchill Downs racetrack and the largest Victorian district in the nation, Louisville is also home to Fortune 500 companies -- and a quirky “indie” section that rivals even Portland’s famous alternative scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Louisville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Louisville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Louisville is at Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing listed at $200.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Louisville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Louisville is $1,230.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Louisville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Louisville is a 1,129 square feet unit starting from $1,225 at Marvin Gardens on Main – 1/2 Off First and Last Month's Rent!.

What is the average size for Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Louisville is currently 685 sq ft.

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