
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (119 Rentals)
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1123 S Brook St

Vue at 3rd Street

Lofts on Ormsby

307 Woodbine St

1829 S 3rd St

800 Towers Apartments

1039 Parkway Dr

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Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+

629 W Ormsby Ave
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Poplar Terrace

Germantown Village Apartments

1273 S Clay St

Waterside at River Park Apartments

The Quad

951 S Brook St

535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F

2119 Grinstead Dr

1361 S Brook St

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1516 Norris Pl, Unit 3
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Cathedral Commons

1503 S 4th St

2421 Lindsay Ave

Flats on Fifth

949 S Shelby St

1319 S 2nd St

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Cardinal Village Apartments

Ashbury Ridge

The Cornerstone

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2600 Le Blanc Ct.
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329 E Oak St

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Elevate at NULU Apartment Homes

Butchertown Flats

1917 Frankfort Ave

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Maven @ 806

1238 Garvin Pl

Baringer Manor

227 W Breckinridge St

Park Edge Apartments

Views at Crescent Hill
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Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes

226 W Burnett Ave

1347 S Floyd St

York Towers Apartments

Lofts of Broadway

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226 W Burnett Ave, Unit 220B

Beecher Terrace Apartments

902 E Jefferson St

The Avenue in the Highlands

Grinstead
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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 | $1,125 | $200 | $1,928 |
| Jackson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $200 | $3,600 |
| Jackson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $800 | $4,746 |
| Jackson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $739 | $7,405 |
| Jackson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $609 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 119 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 | $765 |
| Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $776 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Only | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Quad | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, KY
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 2/1 Model at Old Louisville - Oak Street Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| Old Louisville - Oak Street Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 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 |
| Ashbury Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Cathedral Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1516 Norris Pl, Unit 3 | 1516 Norris Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 129 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 $413 which is $1,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.
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