
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $707 (45 Rentals)


1439 Beech St

1704 Rowan St

1148 S 17th St

214 N 24th St

2634 Garland Ave

2634 Garland Ave

704-706 Roselane St

728 S 35th St
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1714 W Hill St

Heritage Green Apartments

Jefferson Properties

2906 Montgomery St

927 W Whitney Ave

2912 Greenwood Ave

3119 Portland Ave

823 Camden Ave

1533 S 32nd St
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517 St Catherine St

The Cornerstone

1552 Gallagher St

212 N 25th St

1410 Standard Village Cir

1934 W Madison St

3215 Greenwood Ave

2512 Cedar St
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3215 Virginia Ave

2145 Bank St

Douglas Park Apartments

1708 W Gaulbert Ave

2111 7th Street Rd

2623 Cedar St

Watterson Lakeview Apartments

Parkland Scholar House

Partridge Pointe Apartments
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2711 W Kentucky St

2104 Wilson Ave

635 Madelon Ct

1109 Euclid Ave

2912 Greenwood Ave

2529 W Main St

1524-1530 S 2nd St

1625 W Kentucky St

2311 Plantation Dr
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Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Louisville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,123 | $200 | $3,273 |
| Downtown Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $200 | $3,527 |
| Downtown Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $652 | $4,644 |
Downtown Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $707 | $6,427 |
| Downtown Louisville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $629 | $8,025 |
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Read ArticleThe Official Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Louisville for College Renters
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Louisville, Louisville, KY
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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Louisville is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $1,048, while the average apartment in Downtown Louisville costs $1,485.
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 129 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 $262 which is $1,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Louisville.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY
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Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778, has grown to be the largest city in Kentucky and is a terrific city situated right along the south bank of the Ohio River.

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Louisville is a terrific location to get an advanced education at one of its many great colleges and universities.

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Kentucky is a business-friendly commonwealth, and Louisville is its largest city. It also is home to many great employers who pay well, and their workers have lots of great choices in neighborhoods to rent great apartments.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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