Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (54 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 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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Zion Manor 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Manor 2

2237 W Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, 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. Lofts on Ormsby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$725
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$799
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Jefferson Properties2bd apartment2BR,1BA$919
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-699 sqft1BR,1BA$920
Flats on FifthThe Volstead1BR,1BA$953
The Eclipse in RussellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,004
Hampton PlaceOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell, KY

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell area is the $1.85 price per square foot The Brook I Model at Current812 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $2,209. 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.
Current812The Brook I2BR,2BA$1.85
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
Jefferson Properties3bd apartment3BR,1BA$1.45
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.22
200 N 18th St, Unit 1200 N 18th St1BR,1BA$1.10
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Crescent Centre Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom-615 sqft1BR,1BA$1.55
The Eclipse in RussellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
Lofts on Ormsby1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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Russell, Louisville, KY

Ranked #151

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,040.

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 11 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 $215 which is $2,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Russell.

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