
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $652 (35 Rentals)


1361 S Brook St

The Cornerstone

Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes

705 Camp St

Cathedral Commons

216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 226B

216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 226B
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513 E Ormsby Ave

119 E Oak St

1311 S 3rd St

800 Towers Apartments

Flats on Fifth

1436 S 3rd St

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535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F

The Quad
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Maven @ 806

1300 S 3rd St

1337 S 4th St

Schiller Terrace

1386 S 3rd St

747 S 5th St
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Urban Flats

Central Park Lofts

1321 Rufer Ave

104-112 Magnolia Ave

122 E Oak St

1318 S Brook St

817 Shelby Pkwy
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Jackson-Smoketown, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Smoketown Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $200 | $1,704 |
| Jackson-Smoketown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $200 | $3,464 |
Jackson-Smoketown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $652 | $4,270 |
| Jackson-Smoketown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $950 | $4,973 |
| Jackson-Smoketown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,424 | $1,400 | $7,448 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJackson-Smoketown, Louisville, KY
Ranked #33
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson-Smoketown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson-Smoketown is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson-Smoketown is The Cornerstone which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Jackson-Smoketown costs $4,424.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson-Smoketown?
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 34 regular apartments in Jackson-Smoketown 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 Jackson-Smoketown?
Cheap apartments in Jackson-Smoketown have an average cost of $723 which is $3,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson-Smoketown.
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