
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bradley Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (117 Rentals)
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2235 1/2 S Shelby St

1221 S 3rd St

107 E Adair St

2805 S 4th St

1153 S 1st St

1206 S Preston St

1122 Larchmont Ave

4228 Allmond Ave

629 W Ormsby Ave
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4501 S 6th St, Unit 82

4401 S 2nd St

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St

1310 S 6th St

Poplar Terrace

Lofts on Ormsby

224 E Oak St

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4331 S 3rd St, Unit 3

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2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit 3

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1321 S 1st St

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3000 S 3rd St

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2208 Crittenden Dr

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2607 Preston Hwy, Unit #3

1109 E Kentucky St

1436 S 3rd St

Monarch Station
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614 Winkler Ave

1119 Lincoln Ave

Heights at Audubon Park

1361 S Brook St

4411 Southern Pkwy

1612 Ellwood Ave

4705 Bellevue Ave, Unit B

607 St Catherine St

1466 St James Ct

1018 Sale Ave
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1108 S 1st St

620 Eastern Pkwy

1138 Lillian Ave

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535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F

1523 Wurtele Ave

4406 S Brook St

Swiss Village

517 St Catherine St

2520 S 3rd St, Unit 405

100 E Florence Ave
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Bradley, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bradley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Studio Apartments | $892 | $200 | $1,685 |
| Bradley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $200 | $2,688 |
| Bradley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $750 | $2,400 |
| Bradley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $909 | $1,600 |
| Bradley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $619 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bradley Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Bradley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bradley area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Bradley apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St | S6th01 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Lucia Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bradley, KY
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bradley area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4002 Southern Pky Model at 4002 Southern Pky, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Bradley apartment is the 535 E Kentucky St Model at 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bradley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4002 Southern Pky, Unit 1 | 4002 Southern Pky | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit 3 | 2208 Crittenden Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2208 Crittenden Dr | 2208 Crittenden Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Poplar Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Lucia Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bradley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bradley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bradley is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bradley?
The cheapest apartment in Bradley is Germantown Village Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Bradley costs $975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bradley?
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 17 regular apartments in Bradley 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 Bradley?
Cheap apartments in Bradley have an average cost of $461 which is $514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradley.
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