Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (21 Rentals)

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730 M St

LouisvilleKY40208

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4113 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214
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Douglas Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Park Apartments

401 Douglas ParkLouisville, KY 40214
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Nightingale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nightingale Apartments

1447 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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Old School Apartments
Studio Apartments

Old School Apartments

422 Heywood AveLouisville, KY 40208
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1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Kensington Ct

431 Kensington CtLouisville, KY 40208
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Bellevue Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Arms

4652 Bellevue AveLouisville, KY 40215
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Imperial Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Arms

4816 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40214
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Fairgrounds, Louisville, KY Local Guide

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. Heritage Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony4BR,4BA$709
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$754
Poplar TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$839
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)B1 UPG2BR,1BA$850
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 Lower Level1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, KY

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1445 S 3rd St Model at 1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1524 S 4th St starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1445 S 3rd St, Unit 71445 S 3rd St6BR,3BA$1.05
1524 S 4th St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.14
215 W Burnett Ave, Unit First Floor One Bedroom215 W Burnett Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Kenwood ArmsKenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b)2BR,1BA$1.14
Yugo Louisville Nine2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View2BR,2BA$1.05
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$0.98
2923 S 3rd St, Unit 62923 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.15
226 W Burnett Ave, Unit 218226 W Burnett Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)A11BR,1BA$1.63
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Louisville, KY

Ranked #125

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $4,200.

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 4 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 $249 which is $3,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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