
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jacobs Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (8 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 | $976 | $976 | $976 |
Jacobs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $750 | $925 |
Jacobs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $795 | $1,200 |
Jacobs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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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 $820. By the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Jacobs apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $930 |
Manslick Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $976 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacobs, KY
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jacobs area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Crossings at Mill Creek in the in the Jacobs neighborhood starting from $1,905. 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 | $1.60 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
3682 Craig Ave, Unit 3682 Craig Ave unit 3 | 3682 Craig Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Manslick Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 Carpenter Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Jacobs costs $3,600.
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 16 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 $825 which is $2,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jacobs.
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