
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (51 Rentals)
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Gateway on Broadway

3124 Vermont Ave

1002 S 28th St

Painters Row

Lofts on Ormsby

732 S 32nd St

1144 S 3rd St
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2433 Slevin St

2130 Portland Ave

Vue at 3rd Street

The Cornerstone

2733 Dumesnil St

1829 S 3rd St

1215 S 1st St

1720 W Chestnut St

800 Towers Apartments

319 W Hill St
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J.O. Blanton House - Senior Living

The St. Francis Apartments

226 N 26th St

3042 Greenwood Ave

West Louisville - 1836 Algonquin Pkwy
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The Hillebrand House - Senior Living

Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+
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California, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California Studio Apartments | $970 | $200 | $1,669 |
California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $200 | $3,032 |
California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $542 | $3,835 |
California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $550 | $2,550 |
California 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $2,875 | $2,930 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the California Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
AVIA North Shore | Studios | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Lofts on Ormsby | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, KY
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1524 S 4th St in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value California apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1524 S 4th St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
1445 S 3rd St | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Glassworks Lofts | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
2433 Slevin St, Unit 4 | 2433 Slevin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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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.
Getting Around the California Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $910.
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 $2,875.
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 74 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 $353 which is $2,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California.
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