Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (91 Rentals)

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property at 319 W Lee St

$725 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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319 W Lee St

LouisvilleKY40208
property at 730 Hazel St

$785 - $1,400

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730 Hazel St

LouisvilleKY40211

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property at 1503 S 4th St

$795 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1503 S 4th St

LouisvilleKY40208

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California, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775
Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+StudioStudio,1BA$776
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$819
Cathedral CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Flats on FifthThe Armstrong1BR,1BA$866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, KY

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the California 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 California apartment is the 2101 Saint Xavier St Model at 2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California 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
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
The Cornerstone2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Jefferson Properties3bd apartment3BR,1BA$1.17
The Province (KY)2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.05
1239 S Brook St, Unit 21239 S Brook St1BR,1BA$0.93
3124 Vermont Ave3124 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.07

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The Official Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Louisville for College Renters

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California, Louisville, KY

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kentucky, including Louisville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in California?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in California is under $866.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?

The cheapest apartment in California is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in California costs $1,235.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in California?

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 89 regular apartments in California 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 California?

Cheap apartments in California have an average cost of $360 which is $875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California.

Expert Rental Resources

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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