
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $717 (18 Rentals)


3909 Southern Pkwy, Unit 2

216 W Burnett Ave, Unit 216A

1552 Gallagher St

The Cornerstone

517 St Catherine St
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2218 S Shelby St

3860 Southern Pkwy

Hampton Place

1010 Sale Ave

1500 S Hancock St

2111 7th Street Rd
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1109 Euclid Ave

1625 W Kentucky St

1524-1530 S 2nd St

1524 S 4th St

1301 Lillian Ave

Weissinger-Gaulbert Apartments
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Merriwether, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriwether?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $200 | $1,675 |
| Merriwether 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $200 | $3,464 |
| Merriwether 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $652 | $4,270 |
Merriwether 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $717 | $5,048 |
| Merriwether 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $669 | $6,908 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerriwether, Louisville, KY
Ranked #26
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriwether Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merriwether?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriwether is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriwether?
The cheapest apartment in Merriwether is The Cornerstone which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Merriwether costs $1,591.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriwether?
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 74 regular apartments in Merriwether 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 Merriwether?
Cheap apartments in Merriwether have an average cost of $276 which is $1,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriwether.
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