
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (24 Rentals)
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943 Central Ave

1829 S 3rd St

4012 Southern Pkwy

4401 S 2nd St

841 Beecher St, Unit B

Poplar Terrace

3909 Southern Pkwy
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Kenwood Arms

1033 Euclid Ave

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

1503 S 4th St

319 W Lee St

210 1/2 W Collins Ct

2728 S 4th St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $911 | $625 | $1,259 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $750 | $1,199 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $759 | $2,400 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $675 | $1,900 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,012 | $609 | $4,759 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenwood Arms priced from $825. Heritage Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - 1b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Poplar Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, KY
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 816 Ash St. in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine starting at $729 with a $0.52 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 816 Ash St. | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| The Province (KY) | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 755 Brookline Ave | 755 Brookline Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Station House Apartments | The Ladder | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 841 Beecher St, Unit B | 841 Beecher St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 226 W Burnett Ave, Unit 220B | 226 W Burnett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Poplar Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Kenwood Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,200.
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 26 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 $450 which is $750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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