
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (51 Rentals)
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The Quad

Germantown Village Apartments

Cathedral Commons

The St. Francis Apartments

Beecher Family

Painters Row

Artspace Lofts

The Cornerstone

Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes
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Flats on Fifth

York Towers Apartments

823 S 2nd St, Unit 3

704-706 Roselane St

607 St Catherine St

532 E Saint Catherine St

Guthrie-Coke Lofts

Grocers Ice Lofts

J.O. Blanton House - Senior Living

The Prestonian
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Whiskey Row Lofts

Lofts of Broadway

Edge on 4

Maven @ 806

310 at Nulu Apartments

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535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

517 St Catherine St

The Yard Apartments

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Main & Clay
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1131 S 2nd St

912 S Shelby St

118 W Saint Catherine St

Gateway on Broadway

The Friary

1026 S 4th St

Weissinger-Gaulbert Apartments

Vue at 3rd Street

Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+

Baptist Towers 62+ Senior Living
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Friendship House - Age 62+

624 W Saint Catherine St

947 S Brook St

Park Edge Apartments

747 S 5th St

Glassworks Lofts

Urban Flats

320 E College St

308 E Kentucky St
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Fourth Street, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fourth Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street Studio Apartments | $1,186 | $825 | $1,704 |
| Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $829 | $3,464 |
| Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $990 | $4,270 |
| Fourth Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $995 | $6,286 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Fourth Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fourth Street area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at 800 Towers Apartments priced from $715. The Quad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Fourth Street apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| The Quad | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Beecher Family | 1 Bdrm Garden, 608 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) | 1 Bedroom* | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Painters Row | Studio - 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Artspace Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 947 S Brook St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, KY
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $1.20 price per square foot 535 E Kentucky St Model at 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Whiskey Row Lofts starting at $1,300 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fourth Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Whiskey Row Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The St. Francis Apartments | 2BR2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Glassworks Lofts | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Guthrie-Coke Lofts | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Painters Row | ADA - Studio - 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 947 S Brook St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fourth Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fourth Street is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
The cheapest apartment in Fourth Street is Germantown Village Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Fourth Street costs $1,507.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fourth Street?
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 51 regular apartments in Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street?
Cheap apartments in Fourth Street have an average cost of $608 which is $899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fourth Street.
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