
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $765 (52 Rentals)


4700 Walnut Grove Ave

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4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 1

3107 Melody Acres Ln

Furlong Apartments

Whispering Woods I

2706 Algonquin Pkwy

3523 Georgetown Pl

2317 Ratcliffe Ave

1709 Valley Forge Way
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1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 2

1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 1

1623 Brick Kiln Ln

4046 Taylor Blvd

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Broadleaf Arms

By the Park

The San Jose Court Apartment Community

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

3005 Linwood Ave
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West Louisville - 1836 Algonquin Pkwy

Dover Place

4915-4919 Saddlebrook Ln

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Coventry Commons
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3404 Shagbark Rd

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4902 Saddlebrook Ln

3513 Georgetown Pl

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Hillview Manor

Jacob School Apartments 62+ Senior Living

3810 Oboe Dr

3449 Powell Ave

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Richardson 52 Apartments

4122 Craig Ave

1726 Sonne Ave

4111 Locust Ave
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Shively, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shively?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shively 1 Bedroom Apartments | $878 | $755 | $1,129 |
Shively 2 Bedroom Apartments | $968 | $765 | $1,257 |
| Shively 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $682 | $1,970 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShively, Louisville, KY
Ranked #122
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shively?
The cheapest apartment in Shively is 4915-4919 Saddlebrook Ln which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Shively costs $1,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shively?
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 5 regular apartments in Shively 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 Shively?
Cheap apartments in Shively have an average cost of $178 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shively.
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