Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mockingbird Valley Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (50 Rentals)

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$1,300

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Available Apr 28

1661 Story Ave

LouisvilleKY40206
property at 731 N Hite Ave

$1,495

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731 N Hite 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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Flats On Frankfort
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats On Frankfort

1911-1917 Frankfort AveLouisville, 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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Brownsboro 16 LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brownsboro 16 LLC

2739 Brownsboro RdLouisville, 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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Eastlawn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastlawn Arms

1501 E 8th StJeffersonville, IN 47130
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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 Bridgepoint Apartments priced from $785. Mayfair Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Mockingbird Valley apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgepoint Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$785
Mayfair Apartment Homes1 Garden1BR,1BA$909
Butchertown FlatsThe Kamal1BR,1BA$919
Views at Crescent Hill1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$929
Lindsay Court Apartments2 Bedroom - Square Kitchen2BR,1BA$929
Village Manor Apartments1x1-610 FLAT1BR,1BA$947
Chatsworth Park Apartments1+1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,050
River Oak ApartmentsThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,090
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1,095
Arterburn Crossing2/12BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mockingbird Valley, KY

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mockingbird Valley area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Fitzroy Louisville in the in the Clifton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Mockingbird Valley apartment is the Circuit 2 Model at AMP Luxury Apartments starting at $1,747 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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.
Fitzroy Louisville2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.15
AMP Luxury ApartmentsCircuit 22BR,2BA$1.61
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1.22
Arterburn Crossing2/12BR,1BA$1.22
Butchertown FlatsThe Kamal1BR,1BA$1.27
Mayfair Apartment Homes1 Garden1BR,1BA$1.40
Chatsworth Park Apartments1+1 Reno1BR,1BA$1.62
Bridgepoint Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.21
Lindsay Court Apartments2 Bedroom - Elongated Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.46
Village Manor Apartments1x1-610 FLAT1BR,1BA$1.55

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Mockingbird Valley, Louisville, KY

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

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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 a cheap apartment in Mockingbird Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mockingbird Valley is under $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mockingbird Valley is Bridgepoint Apartments which is listed at $785, 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 7 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 $257 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mockingbird Valley.

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