
Homes for Rent in Louisville, KY Under $1,500 (332 Rentals)


4206 St Francis Ln

2704 Bradford Commons Dr

1509 Sharon Dr

2629 Olive St

4414 Tara Gale Ct

5603 Regal Dr

4109 River Park Dr

122 Francis Ave

219 Eldorado Ave
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1110 Cherokee Rd

4208 Prince Ln

5321 Juanita Ln

13217 Forge Cir

10210 Nola Dr

639 Rawlings St

9913 Lochwick Way

520 Wainwright Ave

8909 Brandywyne Dr

4915 Seville Dr
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7512 Greenwood Rd

5002 Seville Dr

5414 Robinwood Rd

6705 Yuma Way

4204 Browns Ln, Unit 104

1632 Stafford Ave

1810 Magazine St

3120 Doreen Way

5117 Alba Way

3717 Wheeler Ave
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1645 Rangeland Rd

3633 Kahlert Ave

1310 Earl Ave

615 Dresden Ave

803 Cecil Ave

912 S Shelby St

1622 Beech St

308 E Kentucky St

4723 Granada Dr

2811 Narragansett Dr
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2226 S Shelby St

4406 Clarene Dr

430 S 24th St

3501 Illinois Ave

3700 Oboe Dr

1670 Hale Ave

120 N 20th St

203 El Conquistador Pl

4607 Caspian Dr

3503 Medford Ct
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Louisville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,347 | $745 | $3,200 |
| Louisville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,798 | $722 | $8,000 |
| Louisville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $900 | $5,900 |
| Louisville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,479 | $1,700 | $9,500 |
| Louisville 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Louisville?
There are currently 2868 Apartments for Rent in Louisville, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $11,855. There are also 649 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Louisville ranging from $550 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 $550 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,691.
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 $707 to $5,606, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $722 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Louisville, KY
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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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Louisville is a terrific location to get an advanced education at one of its many great colleges and universities.

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Kentucky is a business-friendly commonwealth, and Louisville is its largest city. It also is home to many great employers who pay well, and their workers have lots of great choices in neighborhoods to rent great apartments.
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