Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Churchill Downs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (12 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

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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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Old School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Old School Apartments

422 Heywood AveLouisville, KY 40208
Senior Living
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431 Kensington Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Kensington Ct

431 Kensington CtLouisville, KY 40208
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1386 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1386 S 3rd St

1386 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40208
Student Housing
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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 Cardinal Village Apartments priced from $910. Station House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Churchill Downs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 Lower Level1BR,1BA$910
Station House ApartmentsThe Firemark1BR,1BA$1,000
TrifectaA11BR,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Churchill Downs, KY

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Churchill Downs area is the $1.26 price per square foot 402 W Hill St Model at 402 W Hill St, Unit 402 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Churchill Downs apartment is the Belmont Model at Derby Row | Student Housing starting at $859 with a $1.05 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.
402 W Hill St, Unit 402402 W Hill St3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.05
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.67
Station House ApartmentsThe Firemark1BR,1BA$1.85
TrifectaA11BR,1BA$2.10

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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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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 Cardinal Village Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Churchill Downs costs $1,129.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Churchill Downs?

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 15 regular apartments in Churchill Downs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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