Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Main & Clay
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$1,369 - $6,140
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Main & Clay

633 E Main StLouisville, KY 40202
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The Friary
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Friary

501 E Liberty StLouisville, KY 40202
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1026 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1026 S 4th St

1026 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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Vue at 3rd Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vue at 3rd Street

537 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40202
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Friendship House - Age 62+
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship House - Age 62+

960 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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947 S Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

947 S Brook St

947 S Brook StLouisville, KY 40203
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747 S 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

747 S 5th St

747 S 5th StLouisville, KY 40203
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Glassworks Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glassworks Lofts

815 W Market StLouisville, KY 40202
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1202 S 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1202 S 3rd St

1202 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40203
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Urban Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats

735 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40202
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Medical Center, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prestonian priced from $543. 800 Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Prestonian1A1BR,1BA$543
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715
The Quad0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-699 sqft1BR,1BA$870
947 S Brook St1/11BR,1BA$900
The Cornerstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Flats on FifthThe Armstrong1BR,1BA$924
York Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$976
Artspace LoftsThe MinimalistStudio,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, KY

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.20 price per square foot 535 E Kentucky St Model at 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the 2BR2BA Model at The St. Francis Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$1.20
The St. Francis Apartments2BR2BA2BR,2BA$1.46
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Maven @ 8061x11BR,1BA$1.46
Guthrie-Coke Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The Cornerstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
947 S Brook St1/11BR,1BA$1.44
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-615 sqft1BR,1BA$1.54
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Medical Center, Louisville, KY

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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Kentucky, including Louisville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Medical Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Medical Center is at 800 Towers Apartments listed at $715.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Medical Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Medical Center Apartment is $543 at The Prestonian.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Medical Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Medical Center is starting from $1,000 at The Cornerstone.

What is the most affordable Medical Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Medical Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cornerstone and starts from $1,200.

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