
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (56 Rentals)
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1144 S 3rd St

1231 S 4th St

227 W Breckinridge St

Vue at 3rd Street

The Cornerstone
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226 W Burnett Ave, Unit 218

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110 W Oak St

500 W Saint Catherine St, Unit 1

500 St Catherine St

1051 Barret Ave

1262 S Shelby St

215 W Burnett Ave, Unit First Floor One Bedroom
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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 |
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Jackson-Smoketown Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $200 | $5,341 |
Jackson-Smoketown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $200 | $3,984 |
Jackson-Smoketown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $900 | $5,657 |
Jackson-Smoketown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,095 | $5,640 |
Jackson-Smoketown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,645 | $1,400 | $7,890 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Jackson-Smoketown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson-Smoketown area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. The Quad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Jackson-Smoketown apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
The Quad | Studio – 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Park Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Flats on Fifth | The Volstead | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson-Smoketown, KY
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson-Smoketown area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1445 S 3rd St Model at 1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Jackson-Smoketown apartment is the EP9 Model at Edison Park starting at $1,995 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson-Smoketown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 | 1445 S 3rd St | 6BR,3BA | $1.05 |
Edison Park | EP9 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
721 Roselane St, Unit A | 721 Roselane St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
500 W Saint Catherine St, Unit 1 | 500 W Saint Catherine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
215 W Burnett Ave, Unit First Floor One Bedroom | 215 W Burnett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
226 W Burnett Ave, Unit 218 | 226 W Burnett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-699 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The St. Francis Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $954.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson-Smoketown?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson-Smoketown is The Cornerstone which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Jackson-Smoketown costs $4,645.
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 16 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 $296 which is $4,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson-Smoketown.
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