Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $573 (48 Rentals)

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Broadleaf Arms

4519-4523 Broadleaf DrLouisville, KY 40216
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2317 Ratcliffe Ave

LouisvilleKY40210

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Dover Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

4819 Dover RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Coventry Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Commons

3400-3412 Coventry Commons DrLouisville, KY 40216
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3404 Shagbark Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Shagbark Rd

3404 Shagbark RdLouisville, KY 40216
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River Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks

3416 Kramers LnLouisville, KY 40216
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Nichols Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nichols Meadows

3700 Georgetown PlaceLouisville, KY 40215
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Hillview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Manor

1900 Garrs LnLouisville, KY 40216
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3810 Oboe Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3810 Oboe Dr

3810 Oboe DrLouisville, KY 40216
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Richardson 52 Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Richardson 52 Apartments

3508 Fern Lea RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Carpenter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carpenter Apartments

3524 Georgetown CirLouisville, KY 40215
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Shively, Louisville, KY Local Guide

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Shively, Louisville, KY

Ranked #129

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shively?

The cheapest apartment in Shively is Crossings at Mill Creek which is listed at $573, 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 11 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 $199 which is $1,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shively.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778, has grown to be the largest city in Kentucky and is a terrific city situated right along the south bank of the Ohio River.

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Louisville is a terrific location to get an advanced education at one of its many great colleges and universities.

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Kentucky is a business-friendly commonwealth, and Louisville is its largest city. It also is home to many great employers who pay well, and their workers have lots of great choices in neighborhoods to rent great apartments.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.