Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (101 Rentals)

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property at 710 Rubel Ave

$895 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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710 Rubel Ave

LouisvilleKY40204

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Cardinal Village Apartments
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$899 - $1,085
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$714 - $900
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$185
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$899 - $1,085
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cardinal Village Apartments

1800 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40208
Student Housing
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property at 523 Park Ave

$900 - $1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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523 Park Ave

LouisvilleKY40203
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Maven @ 806
$934 - $1,994
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$934 - $1,994
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$934 - $1,994
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Maven @ 806

806 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40204
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property at 839 S Jackson St

$1,000 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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839 S Jackson St

LouisvilleKY40203

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Grinstead
$1,039 - $2,029
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$1,039 - $2,029
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$1,039 - $2,029
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Grinstead

2320 Grinstead DrLouisville, KY 40204
Senior Living
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1606 Lucia Ave
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$1,050 - $1,100
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$1,050 - $1,100
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$1,050 - $1,100
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1606 Lucia Ave

1606 Lucia AveLouisville, KY 40204
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1445 Nightingale Rd, Unit 4
$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1445 Nightingale Rd, Unit 4

1445 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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property at 1210 E Broadway

$1,075 - $1,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1210 E Broadway

LouisvilleKY40204
property at 653 Lynn St

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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653 Lynn St

LouisvilleKY40217
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310 at Nulu Apartments
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$1,149 - $1,982
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$1,079 - $1,912
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$70
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$1,149 - $1,982
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310 at Nulu Apartments

310 S Hancock StLouisville, KY 40202
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Merriwether, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriwether Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriwether area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable Merriwether apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$699
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$700
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$764
Germantown Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
947 S Brook St1/11BR,1BA$825
The Quad0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Cathedral CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY

As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriwether area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View Model at Yugo Louisville Nine in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value Merriwether apartment is the 1221 S 4th St Model at 1221 S 4th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,175 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriwether apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Louisville Nine4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Pool View4BR,4BA$0.52
1221 S 4th St, Unit 21221 S 4th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 2F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$0.85
The Province (KY)2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.05
1516 Norris Pl, Unit 31516 Norris Pl1BR,1BA$1.21
Cathedral CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21
Germantown Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Merriwether, Louisville, and the greater Louisville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriwether?

The cheapest apartment in Merriwether is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Merriwether costs $1,715.

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 76 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 $406 which is $1,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriwether.

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