Cheap Homes for Rent in Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1528 Wilson Ave

$899

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1528 Wilson Ave

LouisvilleKY40210

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property at 4108 S 3rd St

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4108 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214
property at 1550 Gallagher St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1550 Gallagher St

LouisvilleKY40210

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY

As of March 11, 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 Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Merriwether, Louisville, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriwether

What type of rentals are currently available in Merriwether?

There are currently 763 Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $11,591. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriwether ranging from $695 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merriwether?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merriwether ranges from $695 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merriwether?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merriwether range from $675 to $5,242, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $899 to $2,825. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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