Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mockingbird Valley Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (51 Rentals)

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property at 449 Mt Holly Ave

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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449 Mt Holly Ave

LouisvilleKY40206
property at 319 Idlewylde Dr

$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 Idlewylde Dr

LouisvilleKY40206

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property at 2624 Longview Ave

$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2624 Longview Ave

LouisvilleKY40206
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402 N Hite Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

402 N Hite Ave

402 N Hite AveLouisville, KY 40206
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1870 Frankfort Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1870 Frankfort Ave

1870-1874 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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150 N Jane St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 N Jane St

150 N Jane StLouisville, KY 40206

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2606 Le Blanc Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2606 Le Blanc Ct

2606 Le Blanc CtLouisville, KY 40206
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Flats On Frankfort
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats On Frankfort

1911-1917 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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Fitzroy Louisville
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fitzroy Louisville

79 Highwood PlLouisville, KY 40206
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2702 Riedling Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2702 Riedling Dr

2702 Riedling DrLouisville, KY 40206

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Berkshire Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

200 Crescent AveLouisville, KY 40206
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2711 Riedling Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2711 Riedling Dr.

2711 Riedling DrLouisville, KY 40206
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2722 Riedling Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2722 Riedling Dr.

2722 Riedling DrLouisville, KY 40206
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Crescent Hill Quads
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Hill Quads

312 N Birchwood AveLouisville, KY 40206
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AMP Luxury Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AMP Luxury Apartments

2030 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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property at 116 Bauer Ave

$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

116 Bauer Ave

St MatthewsKY40207

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Mockingbird Valley, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mockingbird Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mockingbird Valley area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Mayfair Apartment Homes priced from $909. Butchertown Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Mockingbird Valley apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair Apartment Homes1 Garden1BR,1BA$909
Butchertown FlatsThe Kamal1BR,1BA$919
Village Manor Apartments1x1-610 FLAT1BR,1BA$947
Lindsay Court Apartments2 Bedroom - Square Kitchen2BR,1BA$949
Ashbury Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
Nora2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,049
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1,095
Chatsworth Park Apartments1+1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,100
The Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mockingbird Valley, KY

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mockingbird Valley area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Nora in the in the Clifton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Mockingbird Valley apartment is the 3815 Grandview Model at Grandview Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Bowman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mockingbird Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nora3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1.22
Reserve at Lindsay2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Fitzroy Louisville2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
The Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.40
3810 Leland Rd, Unit #93810 Leland Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
Ashbury Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Butchertown FlatsThe Kamal1BR,1BA$1.27
Lindsay Court Apartments2 Bedroom - Square Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.46
Mayfair Apartment Homes1 Garden1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mockingbird Valley, Louisville, KY

Ranked #95

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Louisville, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mockingbird Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mockingbird Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Mockingbird Valley is Mayfair Apartment Homes which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Mockingbird Valley costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mockingbird Valley?

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 15 regular apartments in Mockingbird Valley 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 Mockingbird Valley?

Cheap apartments in Mockingbird Valley have an average cost of $239 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mockingbird Valley.

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