
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jacobs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jacobs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jacobs Studio Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
Jacobs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $675 | $1,205 |
Jacobs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $765 | $1,530 |
Jacobs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $675 | $2,025 |
Jacobs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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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 Heritage Green Apartments priced from $829. Manslick Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Jacobs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Manslick Meadows | Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Richardson 52 Apartments | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacobs, KY
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jacobs area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Crossings at Mill Creek in the in the Jacobs neighborhood starting from $1,403. The second greatest value Jacobs apartment is the Two bedroom Model at By the Park starting at $930 with a $0.93 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. |
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The Crossings at Mill Creek | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Richardson 52 Apartments | 2 BED / 2 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Beechmont Townhomes | Beechmont Townhomes- Finished Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Nichols Meadows | Flats | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Edwin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Manslick Meadows | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacobs Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jacobs?
The cheapest apartment in Jacobs is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Jacobs costs $1,395.
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 31 regular apartments in Jacobs 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 Jacobs?
Cheap apartments in Jacobs have an average cost of $751 which is $644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacobs.
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