Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $525 (123 Rentals)

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property at 421 S 27th St

$850

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$850
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$850

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421 S 27th St

LouisvilleKY40212
property at 2300 W Madison St

$850

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$850
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$850

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2300 W Madison St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 701 Hazel St

$850

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701 Hazel St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 3417 Hale Ave

$875

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$875
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$875

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Available May 21

3417 Hale Ave

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 2317 Ratcliffe Ave

$895

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$895
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$895

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2317 Ratcliffe Ave

LouisvilleKY40210

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Cardinal Village Apartments
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$1,005 - $1,085
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$714 - $900
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$185
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$899 - $1,085
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Cardinal Village Apartments

1800 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40208
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1445 Nightingale Rd, Unit 4
$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
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1445 Nightingale Rd, Unit 4

1445 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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property at 3019 Penway Ave

$1,065

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$1,065
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$1,065

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Available Apr 20

3019 Penway Ave

LouisvilleKY40210
property at 4108 S 3rd St

$1,095

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4108 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214

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property at 653 Lynn St

$1,100

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653 Lynn St

LouisvilleKY40217
property at 211 N 32nd St

$1,125

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$1,125
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$1,125

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211 N 32nd St

LouisvilleKY40212
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1221 S 4th St, Unit 2
$1,175
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$1,175
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$1,175
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1221 S 4th St, Unit 2

1221 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Official Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Louisville for College Renters

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Louisville, KY | Find Louisville Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Louisville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Louisville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Louisville is under $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Louisville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Louisville is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Downtown Louisville costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Louisville?

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 261 regular apartments in Downtown Louisville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Louisville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Louisville have an average cost of $391 which is $959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Louisville.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.