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Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Louisville, KY

Pricing Updated: 11/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Louisville, KY area range in price from $200 to $6,880 with an overall median price of $1,753. The three Louisville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shawnee at $650, Chickasaw at $650, and Park Duvalle at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Louisville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shawnee$662$6502
Chickasaw$1,095$65026
Park Duvalle$1,095$65017
Bradley$1,099$20097
Churchill Downs$1,114$59940
Old Louisville$1,115$20064
Prestonia$1,119$59995
University$1,129$67528
Bon Air$1,173$79018
Algonquin$1,200$200386

Cheapest Available Louisville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood priced from $200. Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing in the Southern Indiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Louisville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior HousingStandard1BR,1BA$200
The Crossings at South Park1x11BR,1BA$466
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
The Crossings at Mill Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$569
1743 Culbertson Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$697
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
Knobs Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$720
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$749
Townsquare Apartmentsgarden apartment1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Louisville area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two Bathrooms Model at The Hemingway in the in the Hayfield Dundee neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Louisville 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 Louisville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hemingway3 Bedroom Two Bathrooms3BR,2BA$0.87
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View4BR,4BA$0.52
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Huntley Ridge Clarksville2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.85
1120 Cherokee Rd, Unit 41120 Cherokee Rd1BR,1BA$0.83
Graham Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Apt2BR,1BA$0.89
Knobs Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$0.85
Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior HousingStandard1BR,1BA$0.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville

What type of rentals are currently available in Louisville?

There are currently 2807 Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $6,880. There are also 886 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Louisville ranging from $600 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Louisville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Louisville ranges from $600 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,983.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Louisville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Louisville range from $675 to $6,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY

Written by: Mike Heuer

Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778, has grown to be the largest city in Kentucky and is a terrific city situated right along the south bank of the Ohio River.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.