Cheap Homes for Rent in the Shively Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (8 Rentals)

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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 Broadleaf Arms priced from $749. 4915-4919 Saddlebrook Ln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Shively apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
4915-4919 Saddlebrook Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Iroquois Green1 Bedroom - Garden Level1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.07 price per square foot C1 Model at Riverport Landing Family Apartments in the in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crossings at Mill Creek starting at $1,257 with a $1.14 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 ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.07
Crossings at Mill Creek2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Bradford Pointe Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
4700 Walnut Grove Ave, Unit 14700 Walnut Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Furlong Apartments2 Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
4902 Saddlebrook Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.12
1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 3 or 41625 Brick Kiln Ln2BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shively

What type of rentals are currently available in Shively?

There are currently 213 Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY with pricing that ranges from $682 to $1,970. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shively ranging from $645 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shively?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shively ranges from $645 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,402.

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