Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Audubon Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Nightingale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nightingale Apartments

1447 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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1337 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1337 S 4th St

1337 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40208
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Douglas Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Park Apartments

401 Douglas ParkLouisville, KY 40214
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Kenwood Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

104 Kenwood CtLouisville, KY 40214
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1386 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1386 S 3rd St

1386 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40208
Student Housing
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Douglass Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Manor

2045 Douglass BlvdLouisville, KY 40205
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Wellesley Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Townhouses

1600 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40208
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Colonial Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Oaks

5011 Southside DrLouisville, KY 40214
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property at 409 W Gaulbert Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 W Gaulbert Ave

LouisvilleKY40208

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Audubon Park, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Audubon Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Audubon Park area of Louisville, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at Preston Oaks priced from $799. Kenwood Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Audubon Park apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preston OaksThoroughbred2BR,1BA$799
Kenwood Arms1B/1BA1BR,1BA$825
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 Lower Level1BR,1BA$899
1417 Nightingale Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Poplar Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$949
St. Francis ApartmentsThe Bardstown2BR,1BA$1,060
2101 Speed Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Audubon Park, KY

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Audubon Park area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Audubon Park apartment is the Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) Model at Kenwood Arms starting at $985 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Audubon Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View4BR,4BA$0.52
Kenwood ArmsKenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b)2BR,1BA$1.13
St. Francis ApartmentsThe Douglass1BR,1BA$1.28
2101 Speed Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
1445 Nightingale Rd, Unit 41445 Nightingale Rd2BR,1BA$1.35
1417 Nightingale RdHeights at Audubon 2BR2BR,1BA$1.35
1436 S 3rd St, Unit #41436 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
1516 Norris Pl, Unit 31516 Norris Pl1BR,1BA$1.21
Poplar Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.44
Preston OaksMustang1BR,1BA$1.39

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Audubon Park, Louisville, KY

Ranked #137

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Audubon Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Audubon Park?

The cheapest apartment in Audubon Park is Kenwood Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Audubon Park costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Audubon Park?

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 7 regular apartments in Audubon Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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