Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Churchill Downs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Churchill Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Churchill Downs area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1386 S 3rd St priced from $850. Cardinal Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Churchill Downs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1386 S 3rd StEfficiency1BR,1BA$850
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 Lower Level1BR,1BA$910
Station House ApartmentsThe Firemark1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Churchill Downs, KY

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Churchill Downs area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1458 S 3rd St Model at 1458 S 3rd St, Unit 1458 South 3rd Street in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Churchill Downs apartment is the Thoroughbred Model at Derby Row | Student Housing starting at $815 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Churchill Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1458 S 3rd St, Unit 1458 South 3rd Street1458 S 3rd St4BR,2BA$0.80
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.00
1386 S 3rd StEfficiency1BR,1BA$1.42
708 M St, Unit 3708 M StStudio ,1BA$0.83
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.67
Station House ApartmentsThe Firemark1BR,1BA$1.85
TrifectaA11BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY

Ranked #105

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Churchill Downs Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Churchill Downs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Churchill Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Churchill Downs is 1386 S 3rd St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Churchill Downs costs $1,137.

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