Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $542 (53 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

property at 212 W Lee St

$1,150 - $1,200

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212 W Lee St

LouisvilleKY40208
property at 129 Hill Bend Pl

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Hill Bend Pl

LouisvilleKY40208

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property at 1300 S 3rd St

$1,380 - $1,680

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$1,380 - $1,680

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$1,380 - $1,680

2 Bedroom Condo for Rent

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1300 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40208
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1870 Frankfort Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1870 Frankfort Ave

1870-1874 Frankfort AveLouisville, KY 40206
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1337 S 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1337 S 4th St

1337 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40208

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The Bordeaux
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

1418 Willow AveLouisville, KY 40204
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Schiller Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Schiller Terrace

1137 Schiller AveLouisville, KY 40204
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1386 S 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1386 S 3rd St

1386 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40208
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747 S 5th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

747 S 5th St

747 S 5th StLouisville, KY 40203
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Wellesley Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Townhouses

1600 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40208
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Cavalier Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Apartments

1245 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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Urban Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats

735 S 2nd StLouisville, KY 40202
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property at 409 W Gaulbert Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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409 W Gaulbert Ave

LouisvilleKY40208
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Central Park Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park Lofts

1251 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40203
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1629 S 4th St
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1629 S 4th St

1629 S 4th StLouisville, KY 40208

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smoketown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Smoketown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smoketown is under $829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smoketown?

The cheapest apartment in Smoketown is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Smoketown costs $1,715.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smoketown?

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 182 regular apartments in Smoketown 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 Smoketown?

Cheap apartments in Smoketown have an average cost of $471 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smoketown.

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

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.