Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $542 (21 Rentals)

3124 Vermont Ave

1002 S 28th St

Lofts on Ormsby

Vue at 3rd Street

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3149 Vermont Ave

200 N 18th St
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2507 Elliott Ave
Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Russell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Russell Studio Apartments | $1,022 | $724 | $1,669 |
Russell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $542 | $3,032 |
Russell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $542 | $4,490 |
Russell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $795 | $1,906 |
Russell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,485 | $2,930 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Russell?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Russell is under $1,004.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russell?
The cheapest apartment in Russell is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Russell costs $2,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Russell?
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 13 regular apartments in Russell 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 Russell?
Cheap apartments in Russell have an average cost of $163 which is $2,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell.
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