Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Dover Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Place

4819 Dover RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Coventry Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Commons

3400-3412 Coventry Commons DrLouisville, 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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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 2 Beds unit found at The Crossings at Mill Creek priced from $569. Broadleaf Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Shively apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossings at Mill Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$569
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Kendall Arms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Edwin1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1-60BD Model at Riverport Landing Family Apartments in the in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the Townhomes Model at Nichols Meadows starting at $1,000 with a $0.97 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.
Riverport Landing Family ApartmentsC1-60BD3BR,2BA$1.17
Nichols MeadowsTownhomes2BR,2BA$0.97
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Riverport Landings Senior2B1B2BR,1BA$1.02
Rosewood Manor2 Bed Townhome with Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
1743 Sonne Ave, Unit Apt. #21743 Sonne Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
The Crossings at Mill Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Kendall Arms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shively, Louisville, KY

Ranked #116

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Louisville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shively?

The cheapest apartment in Shively is Broadleaf Arms which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Shively costs $1,299.

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 18 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 $337 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shively.

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