Cheap Homes for Rent in Churchill Downs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (7 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Vue at 3rd Street priced from $799. Heritage Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Churchill Downs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$799
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$829
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Churchill Downs, KY

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Churchill Downs area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1524 S 4th St in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Churchill Downs apartment is the Belmont Model at Derby Row | Student Housing starting at $999 with a $1.22 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.
1524 S 4th St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Station House ApartmentsThe Captain2BR,2BA$1.58
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-615 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
The Edwin1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.67
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$1.73
Flats on FifthThe Volstead1BR,1BA$2.15
Vue at 3rd Street1 Bedroom JuniorStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Churchill Downs

What type of rentals are currently available in Churchill Downs?

There are currently 124 Apartments for Rent in Churchill Downs, KY with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,395. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Churchill Downs ranging from $600 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Churchill Downs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Churchill Downs ranges from $600 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,080.

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