
Cheap Homes for Rent in Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (24 Rentals)
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1525 W Ormsby Ave

1529 Anderson St

1009 Everett Ave

1021 St Paul Ct

1020 S Clay St

1010 S Clay St

632 E Kentucky St
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607 St Catherine St

1417 S 3rd St

975 S Shelby St

3110 Montana Ave

2813 S 5th St

2424 Glenmary Ave

1464 S 9th St

1464 S 9th St
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1312 Lillian Ave

831 Denmark St

114 St Catherine St

305 E Kentucky St

706 Roselane St

1029 Queen Ave

1347 S Floyd St
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415 E Ormsby Ave
Merriwether, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merriwether?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merriwether 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,332 | $750 | $2,400 |
Merriwether 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,638 | $1,065 | $2,750 |
Merriwether 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,841 | $1,425 | $2,100 |
Merriwether 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,225 | $1,850 | $2,600 |
Merriwether 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
The Quad | Studio – 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Vue at 3rd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriwether area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1445 S 3rd St Model at 1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Merriwether apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 1524 S 4th St starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 | 1445 S 3rd St | 6BR,3BA | $1.05 |
1524 S 4th St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
500 W Saint Catherine St, Unit 1 | 500 W Saint Catherine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1308 S 6th St, Unit 2 | 1308 S 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
2923 S 3rd St, Unit 6 | 2923 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
1600 Beechwood Ave, Unit 1 | 1600 Beechwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriwether
What type of rentals are currently available in Merriwether?
There are currently 760 Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $7,940. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriwether ranging from $525 to $3,000.
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 $525 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,841.
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 $4,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,065 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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