
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (24 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Fairgrounds area of Louisville.


4526 S 6th St

307 Kingston Ave

Lofts on Ormsby

1516 S 2nd St

5024 S 3rd St

1393 S 3rd St

5100 S 3rd St
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Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)

730 M St

841 Beecher St, Unit 843

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Fairgrounds, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $970 | $775 | $1,399 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $695 | $1,899 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $765 | $2,599 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $675 | $2,025 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $535 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Louisville, KY is a 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Louisville Nine priced from $709. Lofts on Ormsby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Poplar Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby) | B1 UPG | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, KY
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4824 S 3rd St Model at 4824 S 3rd St, Unit #2 upstairs in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4822 S 3rd St Model at 4822 S 3rd St, Unit #1 downstairs starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4824 S 3rd St, Unit #2 upstairs | 4824 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
4822 S 3rd St, Unit #1 downstairs | 4822 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1600 S 3rd St, Unit #2 | 1600 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
841 Beecher St, Unit 843 | 841 Beecher St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Station House Apartments | The Captain | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Imperial Arms | Imperial Arms Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby) | A1 UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Fairgrounds, Louisville, and the greater Louisville area. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,597.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 19 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $289 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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