
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Churchill Downs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Churchill Downs area of Louisville.


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1718 S 4th St

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1440 S 4th St

203 W Collins Ct
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1468 S 4th St

1435 S 4th St

431 Kensington Ct

417 Kensington Ct

1705 4th St

1449 S 4th St

416 Belgravia Ct
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1481 S 3rd St

1420 S 4th St

1525-1541 S 4th St

1530 S 3rd St

507-509 Belgravia Ct

1031 Queen Ave

705-707 M St
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Reeser Court
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $725 | $1,211 |
| Churchill Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $914 | $750 | $1,175 |
| Churchill Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $815 | $707 | $1,250 |
| Churchill Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $649 | $649 | $649 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 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 Cardinal Village Apartments priced from $899. The Province (KY) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Churchill Downs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Province (KY) | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,034 |
| Trifecta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| Station House Apartments | The Ladder | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Churchill Downs, KY
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Churchill Downs area is the $0.51 price per square foot Julep Model at Derby Row | Student Housing in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $649. The second greatest value Churchill Downs apartment is the 1436 S 3rd St Model at 1436 S 3rd St starting at $1,175 with a $1.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Julep | 4BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| 1436 S 3rd St | 1436 S 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Station House Apartments | The Ladder | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 2nd/3rd Rehab W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Trifecta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Province (KY) | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
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 $899, while the average apartment in Churchill Downs costs $989.
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 32 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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