
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $200 (30 Rentals)


1209 Central Ave

Lofts on Ormsby

800 Towers Apartments

Poplar Terrace

The Quad

Cathedral Commons
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Grinstead

The Avenue in the Highlands

310 at Nulu Apartments

Axis on Lexington
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118 W Saint Catherine St

The Friary

1026 S 4th St

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St

Weissinger-Gaulbert Apartments

1337 S 4th St

Vue at 3rd Street
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Old School Apartments

Mayflower Apartments

Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+

Baptist Towers 62+ Senior Living

The Hillebrand House - Senior Living

Friendship House - Age 62+

Myers Lofts
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1618 Ellwood Ave

1202 S 3rd St
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 | $1,162 | $200 | $1,539 |
| Merriwether 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $200 | $3,411 |
| Merriwether 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $542 | $4,856 |
| Merriwether 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $697 | $7,228 |
| Merriwether 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $629 | $8,891 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerriwether, Louisville, KY
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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 $829.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriwether?
The cheapest apartment in Merriwether is The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over which is listed at $200, 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 $391 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriwether.
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