
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY from $200 (464 Rentals)


The Prestonian

1309 Dixie Hwy

691 Madelon Ct

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3124 Vermont Ave

Woodsmill Apartments

1349 Olive St

421 Poplar Level Ct

2805 S 4th St

2717 Slevin St
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2513 Date St

Southwood

2539 Bank St

307 Woodbine St

629 W Ormsby Ave

5100 S 3rd St

5112 Valiant Dr

Iroquois Green

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Maplewood

218 W Florence Ave

4030 Taylor Blvd

538 Lilly Ave

The Chalet Village Apartment Community

449 Mt Holly Ave

1443 S 32nd St

800 Towers Apartments

521 N 33rd St

519 N 20th St
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4401 S 2nd St

Yvonne Apartments

316 N 22nd St

Cumberland Apartments

1243 S Brook St

3810 Vermont Ave

Parkridge Pointe

Cedar Springs Apartments

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10524 Watterson Trail, Unit Pena Building 1 BR

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Broadleaf Arms
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Southgate Landing

Addison Park Apartments

1228 S Brook St

523 Park Ave

1107 E Kentucky St

1438 S 2nd St

309 W Whitney Ave

Laurel at the Woodlands

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Germantown Village Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Louisville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,086 | $200 | $3,093 |
| Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $200 | $3,444 |
| Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $650 | $4,479 |
| Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $717 | $5,138 |
| Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $669 | $6,820 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Louisville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Louisville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Louisville is under $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in Louisville is Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Louisville costs $1,998.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Louisville?
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 2,162 regular apartments in Louisville 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 Louisville?
Cheap apartments in Louisville have an average cost of $360 which is $1,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisville.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY
Written by: Mike Heuer
Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778, has grown to be the largest city in Kentucky and is a terrific city situated right along the south bank of the Ohio River.

The Official Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Louisville for College Renters
Written by: Mike Heuer
Louisville is a terrific location to get an advanced education at one of its many great colleges and universities.

Mint Juleps and Mile-Saving Commutes: Finding Quality Louisville Apartments Near Major Employers
Written by: Mike Heuer
Kentucky is a business-friendly commonwealth, and Louisville is its largest city. It also is home to many great employers who pay well, and their workers have lots of great choices in neighborhoods to rent great apartments.

Bourbon, Baseball, and the Blues: Your Insiders Guide to Louisville, Kentucky
Written by: Mike Heuer
Louisville is one great city in which to visit, live, work, and raise a family. It has excellent and reasonably affordable housing, great neighborhoods, and a whole lot more to offer its residents and visitors alike.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.