Cheap Homes for Rent in Jackson-Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 1300 S 3rd St

$1,380 - $1,680

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$1,380 - $1,680

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1300 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40208

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Jackson-Smoketown, Louisville, KY Local Guide

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. Vue at 3rd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Jackson-Smoketown apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson-Smoketown, KY

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson-Smoketown area is the $1.27 price per square foot EP8 Model at Edison Park in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Jackson-Smoketown apartment is the 535 E Kentucky St Model at 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F starting at $850 with a $0.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edison ParkEP82BR,1.5BA$1.27
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.85
The St. Francis Apartments2BR2BA2BR,2BA$1.46
1436 S 3rd St, Unit #41436 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
Guthrie-Coke Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The Cornerstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Germantown Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
947 S Brook St1/11BR,1BA$1.32
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-615 sqft1BR,1BA$1.54
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jackson-Smoketown, Louisville, KY

Ranked #19

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson-Smoketown

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson-Smoketown?

There are currently 386 Apartments for Rent in Jackson-Smoketown, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $10,448. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson-Smoketown ranging from $775 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jackson-Smoketown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jackson-Smoketown ranges from $775 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,842.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jackson-Smoketown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jackson-Smoketown range from $995 to $6,923, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

Expert Rental Resources

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