Cheap Homes for Rent in the Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 1552 Gallagher St

$1,095

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1552 Gallagher St

LouisvilleKY40210

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property at 2520 S 3rd St

$1,200

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2520 S 3rd St, Unit 405

2520 S 3rd St
LouisvilleKY40208
property at 1500 S Hancock St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1500 S Hancock St

LouisvilleKY40217
property at 1300 S 3rd St

$1,300 - $1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1300 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40208

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property at 1301 Cherokee Rd

$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Cherokee Rd, Unit #5

1301 Cherokee Rd
LouisvilleKY40204

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
1128 S. 3rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$719
1388 S 2nd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$755
1215 S. 4th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th StS6th01Studio,1BA$795
AVIA North ShoreStudioStudio,1BA$799
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smoketown, KY

As of August 18, 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 Birchmore 2x2 Model at Brexx at Louisville starting at $1,019 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1390 S. 1st2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
Brexx at LouisvilleBirchmore 2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Edison ParkEP41BR,1.5BA$1.08
1436 S 3rd St, Unit Carriage House1436 S 3rd St2BR,2BA$1.07
The Nine2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.09
2208 Crittenden Dr, Unit Unit 32208 Crittenden Dr1BR,1BA$1.04
200 N 18th St, Unit 200 N 18th St200 N 18th St2BR,1BA$1.01
1128 S. 3rd0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.07
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Smoketown

What type of rentals are currently available in Smoketown?

There are currently 829 Apartments for Rent in Smoketown, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $6,648. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smoketown ranging from $790 to $3,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Smoketown ranges from $790 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,658.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Smoketown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Smoketown range from $909 to $5,136, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,325 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $619.

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