
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Lofts on Ormsby

800 Towers Apartments

Total Monthly Price
307 Woodbine St, Unit 3, Unit 3

307 Woodbine St

227 W Breckinridge St

319 W Lee St

1361 S Brook St

1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4, Unit #4

The St. Francis Apartments
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Cardinal Village Apartments

Artspace Lofts

523 Park Ave

The Cornerstone

Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes

York Towers Apartments

1454 S 2nd St

1319 S 2nd St

1702 S 2nd St

823 S 2nd St, Unit 3
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119 E Oak St

212 W Lee St

118 W Saint Catherine St

1026 S 4th St

Old Louisville - 1500 S 2nd St

Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St

Weissinger-Gaulbert Apartments

1337 S 4th St

Mayflower Apartments

Chapel House Senior Apartments - Age 62+
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Cavalier Apartments

1386 S 3rd St

Friendship House - Age 62+

624 W Saint Catherine St

947 S Brook St

Old Louisville - Oak Street Apartments

1634 S Preston St
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329 E Oak St

747 S 5th St

Station House Apartments

Wellesley Townhouses

1202 S 3rd St

Urban Flats

409 W Gaulbert Ave

409 W Gaulbert Ave

Central Park Lofts

1629 S 4th St
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Old Louisville, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Louisville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Louisville Studio Apartments | $846 | $200 | $1,059 |
| Old Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $200 | $1,217 |
| Old Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $850 | $1,795 |
| Old Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Old Louisville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Louisville area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Lofts on Ormsby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old Louisville apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Artspace Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 329 E Oak St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 947 S Brook St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Louisville, KY
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Louisville area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2BR2BA Model at The St. Francis Apartments in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Old Louisville apartment is the 1436 S 3rd St Model at 1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4 starting at $850 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Louisville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Francis Apartments | 2BR2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 1436 S 3rd St, Unit #4 | 1436 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 307 Woodbine St, Unit 3 | 307 Woodbine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 947 S Brook St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Crescent Centre Apartments & Townhomes | One Bedroom-615 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 2nd/3rd Rehab W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Station House Apartments | The Firemark | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 329 E Oak St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Louisville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Louisville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Louisville is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in Old Louisville is Cardinal Village Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Old Louisville costs $1,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Louisville?
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 11 regular apartments in Old Louisville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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