Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Zion Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Manor

2201 W Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40212
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St. Cecilia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Cecilia Apartments

2530 Slevin StLouisville, KY 40212
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Madison Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

2901-2975 W Madison StLouisville, KY 40211
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Rowan Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rowan Place

2132 Rowan StLouisville, KY 40212
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Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Russell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russell area of Louisville, KY is a 2 Beds unit found at Gateway on Broadway priced from $542. Jefferson Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Jefferson Properties2bd apartment2BR,1BA$919
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Eclipse in RussellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,067
Hampton PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell, KY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2101 Saint Xavier St Model at 2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Russell apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway starting at $542 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F2101 Saint Xavier St3BR,1BA$0.81
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Jefferson Properties3bd apartment3BR,1BA$1.45
Hampton PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.59
2433 Slevin St, Unit 42433 Slevin St2BR,1BA$1.05
1704 Rowan St, Unit 21704 Rowan St3BR,1BA$1.21
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Eclipse in RussellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Russell, Louisville, KY

Ranked #147

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell Apartments

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 9 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 $593 which is $526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell.

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