Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (182 Rentals)

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Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Louisville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Louisville area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable Downtown Louisville apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
The Crossings at Mill Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$569
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$765
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Louisville, KY

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Louisville area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Downtown Louisville apartment is the 2101 Saint Xavier St Model at 2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Louisville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View4BR,4BA$0.52
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Nichols MeadowsTownhomes2BR,2BA$0.97
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.85
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
1120 Cherokee Rd, Unit 41120 Cherokee Rd1BR,1BA$0.83
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.02
1743 Sonne Ave, Unit Apt. #21743 Sonne Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
2433 Slevin St, Unit 42433 Slevin St2BR,1BA$1.01

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Louisville, KY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $775.

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 $1,295.

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 153 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 $307 which is $988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Louisville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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