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The Chalet Village Apartment Community

Vines at Stony Brook

4700 Walnut Grove Ave

1443 S 32nd St

3127 Southern Ave

510 St Catherine St

668 Lindell Ave

3204 W Kentucky St

3105 Fordhaven Rd
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2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4

4401 S 2nd St

Yvonne Apartments

Rosewood

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St

1310 S 6th St

Poplar Terrace

Cumberland Apartments

Lofts on Ormsby

Parkridge Pointe
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

224 E Oak St

126 W College St

124 W College St

12513 E Orell Rd

103 N 38th St

115 N Hite Ave, Unit 115 B north Hite

Roanoke

Bardstown Forest

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Waterside at River Park Apartments

Parkwood Place
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Heathmoore

1709 Valley Forge Way

The Quad

316 N 22nd St

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4302 Naomi Dr, Unit #3

1743 W Hill St

1558 Bardstown Rd

Laurel at the Woodlands

Colonial Oaks Apartments

Lindsay Court Apartments
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Heritage Green Apartments

Patriot Crossing

Chamberlain Oaks

1273 S Clay St

Whispering Woods I

Royal Arms of Louisville

4406 S 2nd St

The Harrison | Marc

Germantown Village Apartments

3212 Springfield Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Louisville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $200 | $2,466 |
| Cheap Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $200 | $3,431 |
| Cheap Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $580 | $4,337 |
| Cheap Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $723 | $5,456 |
| Cheap Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $619 | $6,453 |
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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 $719.
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 $1,267.
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 2,278 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 $445 which is $822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisville.
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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
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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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY
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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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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.