
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (140 Rentals)
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1206 S Preston St

850 W Muhammad Ali Blvd

Lofts on Ormsby

800 Towers Apartments

1009 S 3rd St

1829 S 3rd St

Poplar Terrace

Germantown Village

Waterside at River Park Apartments
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The Quad

227 W Breckinridge St

Lindsay Court Apartments

Cathedral Commons

2119 Grinstead Dr

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1516 Norris Pl, Unit 3

535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F

1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4

1361 S Brook St

The St. Francis Apartments
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Beecher Terrace Apartments

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Cardinal Village Apartments

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Le Blanc Court

The Cornerstone

523 Park Ave

Butchertown Flats

Flats on Fifth

1917 Frankfort Ave

Views at Crescent Hill

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Baringer Manor

2425 Lindsay Ave

York Towers Apartments

Lofts of Broadway

1907 Payne St

1262 S Shelby St

1401 E Breckinridge St

1202 E Breckinridge St

Ashbury Ridge

319 W Hill St
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1516 Hepburn Ave

902 E Jefferson St

706 Roselane St

Reserve at Lindsay

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Grinstead

Guthrie-Coke Lofts

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1606 Lucia Ave

2220 Payne St

Grocers Ice Lofts

1210 E Broadway
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Jackson, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $200 | $2,391 |
| Jackson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $200 | $3,607 |
| Jackson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $850 | $4,845 |
| Jackson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,025 | $6,863 |
| Jackson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $629 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 140 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jackson Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson 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 apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Germantown Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| AVIA North Shore | Studios | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 947 S Brook St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Quad | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Lindsay Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Square Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, KY
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Eyrie Model at Eagles Eyrie Apartments in the in the Crescent Hill neighborhood starting from $1,602. The second greatest value Jackson 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 Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Eyrie Apartments | The Eyrie | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| 1221 S 4th St, Unit 2 | 1221 S 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The Province (KY) | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Glassworks Lofts | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| 1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4 | 1436 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Germantown Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson is Vue at 3rd Street which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $1,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson?
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 190 regular apartments in Jackson 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?
Cheap apartments in Jackson have an average cost of $467 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.
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