
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Joseph Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (99 Rentals)
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3915 Southern PArkway, Unit #4

1221 S 3rd St

1206 S Preston St

2235 1/2 S Shelby St

800 Towers Apartments

2805 S 4th St

4228 Allmond Ave

307 Woodbine St

1122 Larchmont Ave
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1148 S 17th St

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4501 S 6th St, Unit 82

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4331 S 3rd St

1516 S 2nd St

1153 S 1st St

4401 S 2nd St

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1228 S Brook St

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2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit 3

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227 W Breckinridge St

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

224 E Oak St

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2208 Crittenden Dr

The Avenue in the Highlands

3000 S 3rd St

3000 S 3rd St

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2923 S 3rd St, Unit 6

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2607 Preston Hwy, Unit #3

952 S Floyd St

1436 S 3rd St

Monarch Station
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1119 Lincoln Ave

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York Towers Apartments

823 S 2nd St, Unit 3

4411 Southern Pkwy

1109 E Kentucky St

1304 S Brook St

1106 Cherokee Rd

607 St Catherine St

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701 E Kentucky St, Unit 2B
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Saint Joseph, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Joseph?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Studio Apartments | $929 | $200 | $1,685 |
| Saint Joseph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $200 | $2,688 |
| Saint Joseph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $750 | $2,946 |
| Saint Joseph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $723 | $5,891 |
| Saint Joseph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $897 | $619 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Saint Joseph Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Saint Joseph Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saint Joseph area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. 800 Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Saint Joseph apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $719 |
| Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St | S6th01 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Germantown Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Brexx at Louisville | Cloverhurst 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $869 |
| The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, KY
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph apartment is the 1041 Cherokee Rd Model at 1041 Cherokee Rd starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2229 S Shelby St, Unit 1 | 2229 S Shelby St | 6BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| 1041 Cherokee Rd | 1041 Cherokee Rd | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Brexx at Louisville | Courtyard 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| 1436 S 3rd St | 1436 S 3rd St | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 535 E Kentucky St, Unit 1F | 535 E Kentucky St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Province (KY) | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 2208 Crittenden Dr | 2208 Crittenden Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit Unit 3 | 2208 Crittenden Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Joseph Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Saint Joseph?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Joseph is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Joseph?
The cheapest apartment in Saint Joseph is 800 Towers Apartments which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in Saint Joseph costs $1,935.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Joseph?
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 23 regular apartments in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph?
Cheap apartments in Saint Joseph have an average cost of $464 which is $1,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Joseph.
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