Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $540 (76 Rentals)

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2317 Ratcliffe Ave

LouisvilleKY40210

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Dover Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

4819 Dover RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Wilart Arms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wilart Arms Apartments

1797 Wilart DrLouisville, KY 40210
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3405 Shagbark Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3405 Shagbark Rd

3405 Shagbark RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Furlong Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Furlong Apartments

1500 Oleanda AveLouisville, KY 40215
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Kendall Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kendall Arms

1830-1833 Kendall LnLouisville, KY 40216
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Hillview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Manor

4226 Hillview AveLouisville, KY 40216
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Hillview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Manor

1900 Garrs LnLouisville, KY 40216
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Carpenter Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carpenter Apartments

3524 Georgetown CirLouisville, KY 40215
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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks

3416 Kramers LnLouisville, KY 40216

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Shively, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shively Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shively area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 3405 Shagbark Rd priced from $720. Broadleaf Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Shively apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3405 Shagbark Rd1 bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - Garden Level1BR,1BA$755
Manslick Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)A11BR,1BA$850
Carpenter Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
The Rockford Arms Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Bradford Pointe Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3.2 Model at Whispering Woods I in the in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the Two bedroom Model at By the Park starting at $930 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Jacobs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shively apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Woods I3.23BR,2BA$0.94
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Bradford Pointe Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Riverport Landing Family ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.18
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Nichols MeadowsFlats2BR,1BA$1.16
1707 Lafayette Dr, Unit Lafayette Drive1707 Lafayette Dr2BR,1BA$1.06
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit Unit 11623 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$1.16
1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 3 or 41625 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$1.16

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Shively, Louisville, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment is $720 at 3405 Shagbark Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shively Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shively is starting from $850 at Manslick Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shively Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shively Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Woods I and starts from $1,015.

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