Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Museum District Louisville, KY from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Glassworks Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glassworks Lofts

815 W Market StLouisville, KY 40202
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Avenue Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Plaza

420 S 8th StLouisville, KY 40203

Museum District, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Museum District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Museum District area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The St. Francis Apartments priced from $890. Beecher Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Museum District apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. Francis Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$890
Beecher Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom*1BR,1BA$970
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,018
Hampton PlaceOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,040
Germantown Mill LoftsCaboose StudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Museum District, KY

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Museum District area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Suite Model at The Billy Goat in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Museum District apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Whiskey Row Lofts starting at $1,550 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Museum District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Billy Goat2 Bedroom Suite2BR,2BA$2.55
Whiskey Row Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
The St. Francis Apartments1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Beecher Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom*1BR,1BA$1.59
Hampton PlaceOne Bedroom Apartment.1BR,1BA$1.92
Bolt + TieThe LinenStudio ,1BA$2.11
Germantown Mill LoftsCaboose StudioStudio ,1BA$3.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Museum District, Louisville, KY

Ranked #97

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Museum District Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Museum District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Museum District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Museum District is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Museum District?

The cheapest apartment in Museum District is The St. Francis Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Museum District costs $1,565.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Museum District?

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 70 regular apartments in Museum District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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