
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the NuLu Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $700 (15 Rentals)


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NuLu, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NuLu?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
NuLu Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $700 | $3,065 |
| NuLu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $543 | $3,444 |
| NuLu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $652 | $4,479 |
| NuLu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,507 | $2,786 |
| NuLu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $669 | $6,710 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNulu, Louisville, KY
Ranked #3
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NuLu Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NuLu?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NuLu is under $861.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NuLu?
The cheapest apartment in NuLu is Lofts on Ormsby which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in NuLu costs $1,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NuLu?
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 50 regular apartments in NuLu 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 NuLu?
Cheap apartments in NuLu have an average cost of $354 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NuLu.
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