
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $765 (21 Rentals)


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1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 3

1707 Liberty Bell Way

Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)

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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 |
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Shively Studio Apartments | $795 | $725 | $850 |
Shively 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $735 | $1,200 |
Shively 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $765 | $1,350 |
Shively 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $1,068 | $2,085 |
Shively 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
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Getting Around the Shively Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
7 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shively?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shively is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shively?
The cheapest apartment in Shively is Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby) which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Shively costs $1,525.
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 38 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 $331 which is $1,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shively.
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