
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $525 (177 Rentals)
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1221 S 3rd St

1507 W Jefferson St

1144 E Kentucky St

800 Towers Apartments

1733 S 3rd St

1206 S Preston St

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200 N 18th St, Unit 200 N 18th St

629 W Ormsby Ave

200 N 18th St
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510 St Catherine St

1310 S 6th St

Poplar Terrace

124 W College St

224 E Oak St

Lofts on Ormsby

126 W College St

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The Quad
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216 Pope St

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The St. Francis Apartments

Beecher

Painters Row

1321 S 1st St

1412 S 2nd St

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501 E Breckinridge St

1109 E Kentucky St

1917 Frankfort Ave

952 S Floyd St

Flats on Fifth

1119 Lincoln Ave

Monarch Station

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1436 S 3rd St, Unit #1

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226 W Burnett Ave

York Towers Apartments

823 S 2nd St, Unit 3

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535 E Kentucky St

227 W Breckinridge St

1361 S Brook St

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607 St Catherine St

1612 W Market St
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Smoketown, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smoketown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoketown Studio Apartments | $1,101 | $200 | $2,466 |
| Smoketown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $200 | $3,355 |
| Smoketown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $695 | $4,337 |
| Smoketown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $909 | $5,341 |
| Smoketown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $619 | $6,486 |
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There are currently 177 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Smoketown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smoketown area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. 1128 S. 3rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Smoketown apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| 1128 S. 3rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 800 Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $719 |
| 1388 S 2nd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| 1215 S. 4th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St | S6th01 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| AVIA North Shore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 1233 S 2nd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smoketown, KY
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smoketown area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1390 S. 1st in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Smoketown apartment is the 4x4 Model at The Nine starting at $819 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smoketown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1390 S. 1st | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| The Nine | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.58 |
| Brexx at Louisville | Birchmore 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Edison Park | EP4 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1436 S 3rd St, Unit #1 | 1436 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1233 S 2nd St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 200 N 18th St, Unit 200 N 18th St | 200 N 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 1128 S. 3rd | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smoketown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smoketown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smoketown is at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smoketown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smoketown Apartment is $695 at 1128 S. 3rd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smoketown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smoketown is starting from $950 at 1382 S. First St.
What is the most affordable Smoketown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Smoketown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1200 So 6th St and starts from $1,125.
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