
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY from $200 (78 Rentals)


4924 Poplar Level Rd

Whispering Hills Apartments Southeast

Painters Row

Lofts on Ormsby

Serenity Court Apartments

1144 S 3rd St
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1829 S 3rd St

Vue at 3rd Street

Bardstown Forest

212 W Lee St

800 Towers Apartments

Waterside at River Park Apartments

1051 Barret Ave
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Baringer Manor

Halsey Flats

Tanglewood Apartments
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Grinstead

Mallard Crossing at St. Matthews

310 at Nulu Apartments

The Avenue in the Highlands

Springs At Hurstbourne

Springs At La Grange

The Yard Apartments

Furnished Studio-Louisville - Airport

Axis on Lexington

Furnished Studio-Louisville - South

Martin on Main
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Louisville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,184 | $200 | $5,015 |
Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $200 | $3,830 |
Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $542 | $5,640 |
Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $675 | $6,402 |
Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $535 | $7,020 |
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Getting Around Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in Louisville is The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Louisville costs $2,141.
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 1,998 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 $427 which is $1,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisville.
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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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