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1549 W Madison StLouisville, KY 40203
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610 S 29th StLouisville, KY 40211
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Zion Manor
2201 W Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40212
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Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)
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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 | $980 | $870 | $1,155 |
| Russell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $963 | $542 | $1,185 |
| Russell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $542 | $1,568 |
| Russell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $1,056 | $1,581 |
| Russell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $1,200 | $1,295 |
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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. Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $861. Here are the most affordable Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
| Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) | 1 Bedroom* | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Painters Row | Studio - 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Jefferson Properties | 2bd Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Eclipse | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hampton Place | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,402 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell, KY
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russell area is the $0.50 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $542. The second greatest value Russell apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Hampton Place starting at $1,488 with a $1.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Hampton Place | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| Jefferson Properties | 3bd Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Painters Row | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4 | 2614 W Jefferson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 2409 Rowan St, Unit 3 | 2409 Rowan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1704 Rowan St, Unit 3 | 1704 Rowan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 3124 Vermont Ave | 3124 Vermont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Eclipse | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 $1,402.
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 $1,373.
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 46 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 $628 which is $745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell.
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