
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jacobs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (29 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jacobs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $775 | $1,046 |
| Jacobs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $830 | $589 | $1,000 |
| Jacobs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $1,455 | $1,970 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Jacobs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Jacobs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jacobs area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Carpenter Apartments priced from $795. Furlong Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Jacobs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Furlong Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bradford Pointe Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dixie Downs | 2 Bed + Bonus Room | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Nichols Meadows | Flats | 2BR,1BA | $928 |
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacobs, KY
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jacobs area is the $0.93 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at By the Park in the in the Jacobs neighborhood starting from $930. The second greatest value Jacobs apartment is the 2 Bed + Bonus Room Model at Dixie Downs starting at $900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Jacobs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jacobs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Dixie Downs | 2 Bed + Bonus Room | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Bradford Pointe Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Furlong Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Nichols Meadows | Flats | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacobs Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jacobs?
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 1 regular apartments in Jacobs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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