Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 4307 S 3rd St

$725

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$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4307 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214

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property at 4108 S 3rd St

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4108 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214

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Nightingale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nightingale Apartments

1447 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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Old School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Old School Apartments

422 Heywood AveLouisville, KY 40208
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Douglas Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Park Apartments

401 Douglas ParkLouisville, KY 40214
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431 Kensington Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Kensington Ct

431 Kensington CtLouisville, KY 40208
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Kenwood Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

104 Kenwood CtLouisville, KY 40214
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Bellevue Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Arms

4652 Bellevue AveLouisville, KY 40215
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Imperial Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Arms

4816 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40214
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Wellesley Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Townhouses

1600 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40208
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Colonial Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Oaks

5011 Southside DrLouisville, KY 40214
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property at 409 W Gaulbert Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 W Gaulbert Ave

LouisvilleKY40208

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenwood Arms1B/1BA1BR,1BA$825
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$829
Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)A11BR,1BA$850
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 with Balcony1BR,1BA$899
Heights at Audubon Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Poplar Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$949
Station House ApartmentsThe Firemark1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kenwood ArmsKenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b)2BR,1BA$1.13
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.05
Heights at Audubon ParkHeights at Audubon 2BR2BR,1BA$1.35
1436 S 3rd St, Unit #41436 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
Poplar Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.44
218 W Florence Ave, Unit 2218 W Florence Ave1BR,1BA$1.23
708 M St, Unit 3708 M StStudio ,1BA$0.83
Cardinal Village Apartments1x1 2nd/3rd Rehab W/D1BR,1BA$1.72
Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)A11BR,1BA$1.63
Heritage Green ApartmentsThe Single1BR,1BA$1.73

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Fairgrounds, Louisville, KY

Ranked #123

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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.

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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