Cheap Homes for Rent in the Merriwether Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (40 Rentals)

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property at 3915 Southern PArkway

$495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3915 Southern PArkway, Unit #4

3915 Southern PArkway
LouisvilleKY40214
property at 1204 Lexington Rd

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1204 Lexington Rd

LouisvilleKY40204

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property at 1552 Gallagher St

$1,150

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$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1552 Gallagher St

LouisvilleKY40210

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property at 736 Iowa Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

736 Iowa Ave

LouisvilleKY40208
property at 1500 S Hancock St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1500 S Hancock St

LouisvilleKY40217

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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. 800 Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. 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
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th StS6th01Studio,1BA$795
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Quad0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
The St. Francis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852
Brexx at LouisvilleCloverhurst 4x4.54BR,4BA$869
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-699 sqft1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriwether area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2229 S Shelby St Model at 2229 S Shelby St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Merriwether apartment is the Courtyard 4x4 Model at Brexx at Louisville starting at $839 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville 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.
2229 S Shelby St, Unit 12229 S Shelby St6BR,3BA$0.75
Brexx at LouisvilleCourtyard 4x44BR,4BA$0.54
222 E Oak St, Unit 1222 E Oak St3BR,2BA$1.14
1436 S 3rd St1436 S 3rd St2BR,2BA$1.07
535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F535 E Kentucky St2BR,1BA$1.20
The Province (KY)2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.09
2208 Crittenden Dr2208 Crittenden Dr1BR,1BA$1.17
2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit Unit 32208 Crittenden Dr1BR,1BA$1.04
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.19

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Merriwether, Louisville, KY

Ranked #56

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriwether

What type of rentals are currently available in Merriwether?

There are currently 775 Apartments for Rent in Merriwether, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $6,950. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriwether ranging from $495 to $3,400.

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 $495 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,799.

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 $723 to $5,928, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $619.

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