
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bradley Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (124 Rentals)
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1206 S Preston St

Lofts on Ormsby

4228 Allmond Ave

705 M St, Unit 1

2805 S 4th St

1122 Larchmont Ave

307 Woodbine St

218 W Florence Ave

4501 S 6th St, Unit 82
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1438 S 2nd St

538 Lilly Ave

4401 S 2nd St

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St

Poplar Terrace

1243 S Brook St

1228 S Brook St

309 W Whitney Ave

Germantown Village Apartments

1361 S Brook St
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Heights at Audubon Park

305 W Whitney Ave

1702 S 2nd St

Cardinal Village Apartments

224 E Oak St

The Cornerstone

1428 Rufer Ave

Lucia Apartments

119 E Oak St

1436 S 3rd St
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957 Vine St

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4619 Southern Pky, Unit 3

927 W Whitney Ave

2235 1/2 S Shelby St

513 E Ormsby Ave

1119 Lincoln Ave

1035 Baxter Ave

607 St Catherine St

705 Camp St

216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 226B
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216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 226B

1439 Nightingale Rd

1304 S Brook St

2333 Rodman St

620 Eastern Pkwy

1311 S 3rd St

216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 216A

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535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F

517 St Catherine St

2218 S Shelby St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bradley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Studio Apartments | $896 | $200 | $1,685 |
| Bradley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $200 | $2,688 |
| Bradley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $750 | $2,400 |
| Bradley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $717 | $2,200 |
| Bradley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $881 | $689 | $1,400 |
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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. Lofts on Ormsby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. 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 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St | S6th01 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| 4728 Southern Pky | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 329 E Oak St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bradley, KY
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bradley area is the $0.54 price per square foot Courtyard 4x4 Model at Brexx at Louisville in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $839. The second greatest value Bradley apartment is the 222 E Oak St Model at 222 E Oak St, Unit 1 starting at $1,550 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brexx at Louisville | Courtyard 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| 222 E Oak St, Unit 1 | 222 E Oak St | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Julep | 4BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| 1436 S 3rd St | 1436 S 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Province (KY) | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 226B | 216 W Burnett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBradley, Louisville, KY
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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bradley?
The cheapest apartment in Bradley is Germantown Village Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Bradley costs $1,350.
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 34 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 $402 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradley.
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