
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY Under $1,200 (462 Rentals)


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St. Anthony Gardens Apartments

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Clearwater Farm

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Trifecta

Union at JTown

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Indigo at the Park

Station JTown

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Markwell Village

Ventana

Newberry Parc

Parkwood Place

Renaissance St. Andrews

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Park At Hurstbourne
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Mallard Crossing at St. Matthews

Plainview Apartments

The Prestonian

The Avenue in the Highlands

Halsey Flats

Devonshire Apartments

Eclipse

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The St. Francis Apartments

Laurel at the Woodlands

Ashton Brook
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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 | $1,080 | $200 | $2,466 |
| Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $200 | $3,383 |
| Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $589 | $4,337 |
| Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $723 | $5,249 |
| Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $619 | $6,604 |
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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 $1,246.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Louisville Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Louisville is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at Edison Park.
What is the average size for Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Louisville is currently 745 sq ft.
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Bourbon, Baseball, and the Blues: Your Insider's 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.

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.

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

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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.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
