
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (47 Rentals)
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4307 S 3rd St

4307 S 3rd St

1122 Larchmont Ave

4401 S 2nd St

3755 Southern Pkwy

Poplar Terrace

Total Monthly Price
218 W Florence Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

218 W Florence Ave
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309 W Whitney Ave

Heritage Green Apartments

4406 S 2nd St

319 W Lee St

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4, Unit #4

3909 S 3rd St

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Heights at Audubon Park
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624 Dresden Ave

2733 Preston Hwy

1454 S 2nd St

4725 Southern Pkwy

4108 S 3rd St

1702 S 2nd St

620 Eastern Pkwy

Old Louisville - 1500 S 2nd St

1300 Oakwood Ave
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1438 S 7th St

431 Kensington Ct

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Bellevue Arms

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1038 Seelbach Ave
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1634 S Preston St

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2111 7th Street Rd

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819 W Florence Ave

Colonial Oaks

3901 Peachtree Ave

409 W Gaulbert Ave
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409 W Gaulbert Ave

3107 Montana Ave
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 | $808 | $495 | $1,289 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $795 | $1,400 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $997 | $795 | $2,400 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $707 | $1,350 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $629 | $4,145 |
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There are currently 47 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 | 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 with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Poplar Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Station House Apartments | The Firemark | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, KY
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.13 price per square foot Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) Model at Kenwood Arms in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $985. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Thoroughbred Model at Derby Row | Student Housing starting at $859 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4 | 1436 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Poplar Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 218 W Florence Ave, Unit 2 | 218 W Florence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 708 M St, Unit 3 | 708 M St | Studio ,1BA | $0.83 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 2nd/3rd Rehab W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, Louisville, KY
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,000.
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 31 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 $385 which is $815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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