Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cherokee Gardens Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (72 Rentals)

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property at 1907 Payne St

$850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1907 Payne St

LouisvilleKY40206

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property at 3518 Willis Ave

$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 29

3518 Willis Ave

LouisvilleKY40207

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property at 1802 Deerwood Ave

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1802 Deerwood Ave

LouisvilleKY40205
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402 N Hite Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

402 N Hite Ave

402 N Hite AveLouisville, KY 40206
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Cherokee Triangle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Triangle

2454 Grinstead DrLouisville, KY 40204
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1870 Frankfort Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1870 Frankfort Ave

1870-1874 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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Parkside Wallace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Wallace

2515-2519 Wallace AveLouisville, KY 40205
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Midland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland

2020 Midland AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Flats On Frankfort
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats On Frankfort

1911-1917 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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Douglass Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Manor

2045 Douglass BlvdLouisville, KY 40205
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2606 Le Blanc Ct
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2606 Le Blanc Ct

2606 Le Blanc CtLouisville, KY 40206
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The Bordeaux
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

1418 Willow AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Cherokee Gardens, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cherokee Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cherokee Gardens area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Highgate Springs Apartments priced from $880. Butchertown Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Cherokee Gardens apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highgate Springs ApartmentsThe Bowman1BR,1BA$880
Butchertown FlatsThe Kamal1BR,1BA$919
Village Manor Apartments1x1-610 FLAT1BR,1BA$947
Lindsay Court Apartments2 Bedroom - Square Kitchen2BR,1BA$949
Baringer ManorStudioStudio,1BA$950
Church Way Apartments4221 N Church Way1BR,1BA$960
Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$979
Vetra at St. MatthewsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherokee Gardens, KY

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cherokee Gardens area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2+2 Reno Model at Chatsworth Park Apartments in the in the Crescent Hill neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Cherokee Gardens apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Vetra at St. Matthews starting at $1,429 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Hayfield Dundee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cherokee Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chatsworth Park Apartments2+2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.17
Vetra at St. MatthewsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Plymouth Village Apartments612 Breckenridge2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Butchertown FlatsThe Magazine2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Church Way Apartments4219 N Church Way1BR,1BA$1.17
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1.22
Arterburn Crossing2/12BR,1BA$1.22
A Little Holiday Wish Come True: No rent until January!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
St. Francis ApartmentsThe Douglass1BR,1BA$1.28
1944 Deerwood Ave, Unit 21944 Deerwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cherokee Gardens, Louisville, KY

Ranked #112

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cherokee Gardens, Louisville, and the greater Louisville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cherokee Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cherokee Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Cherokee Gardens is Highgate Springs Apartments which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Cherokee Gardens costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cherokee Gardens?

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 Cherokee Gardens 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 Cherokee Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Cherokee Gardens have an average cost of $179 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cherokee Gardens.

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