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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Churchill Downs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Churchill Downs Studio Apartments | $884 | $495 | $1,034 |
Churchill Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,012 | $691 | $1,199 |
Churchill Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $765 | $1,530 |
Churchill Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $933 | $675 | $2,025 |
Churchill Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $863 | $691 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Churchill Downs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1386 S 3rd St | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Station House Apartments | The Firemark | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1458 S 3rd St, Unit 1458 South 3rd Street | 1458 S 3rd St | 4BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
1386 S 3rd St | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
708 M St, Unit 3 | 708 M St | Studio ,1BA | $0.83 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Station House Apartments | The Firemark | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Trifecta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChurchill Downs, Louisville, KY
Ranked #105
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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