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

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2607 Preston Hwy, Unit #3
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2607 Preston Hwy, Unit #3

2607 Preston HwyLouisville, KY 40217
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Nightingale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nightingale Apartments

1447 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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Bridge Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Creek Apartments

3304 Dukehart DrLouisville, KY 40218
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Highland Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Flats

1204 Bardstown RdLouisville, KY 40204
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Midland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland

2020 Midland AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Creek Stone Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creek Stone Village

2007-2011 Terril LnLouisville, KY 40218
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Schiller Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schiller Terrace

1137 Schiller AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Meadow Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Creek Apartments

2006-2013 Goldsmith LnLouisville, KY 40218
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Varra Bradel
1 Bedroom Apartments

Varra Bradel

1926 Peabody LnLouisville, KY 40218
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Douglass Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Manor

2045 Douglass BlvdLouisville, KY 40205
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Lucia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lucia Apartments

1606 Lucia AveLouisville, KY 40204
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The Bordeaux
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

1418 Willow AveLouisville, KY 40204
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2101 Speed Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Speed Ave

2101 Speed AveLouisville, KY 40205
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1607 Lucia Ave #5
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1607 Lucia Ave #5

1607 Lucia AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Speed Ave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Speed Ave Apartments

2113-2115 Speed AveLouisville, KY 40205
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Poplar Level, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poplar Level Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poplar Level area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Germantown Village Apartments priced from $849. Meadow Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Poplar Level apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Meadow Creek ApartmentsMeadow Creek Apartments - 1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$865
Turtle Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$869
Auburndale1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Colony1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$879
Village Park Apartments1 BR 480sqft1BR,1BA$899
Lucia Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Monarch Station1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$947
Poplar Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar Level, KY

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poplar Level area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2229 S Shelby St Model at 2229 S Shelby St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Poplar Level apartment is the House Model at 2306 Emerson Ave starting at $2,600 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Bowman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poplar Level apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2229 S Shelby St, Unit 12229 S Shelby St6BR,3BA$0.75
2306 Emerson AveHouse2BR,2BA$1.00
The Hemingway2 Bedroom Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.96
2189 Baringer Ave2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
2609 Taylorsville Rd, Unit Apt. 12609 Taylorsville Rd1BR,1BA$1.06
St. Francis ApartmentsThe Douglass1BR,1BA$1.26
Turtle Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Heights at Audubon ParkHeights at Audubon 2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Meadow Creek ApartmentsMeadow Creek Apartments - 1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Germantown Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Kentucky including Poplar Level, Louisville, and the greater Louisville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poplar Level Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar Level?

The cheapest apartment in Poplar Level is Germantown Village Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Poplar Level costs $1,180.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poplar Level?

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 3 regular apartments in Poplar Level 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 Poplar Level?

Cheap apartments in Poplar Level have an average cost of $248 which is $932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar Level.

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