
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Lower Hunters Trace

Iroquois Green

4904 Saddlebrook Ln

1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 6

Southwood
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South Louisville, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Louisville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Louisville Studio Apartments | $1,242 | $879 | $1,601 |
South Louisville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $755 | $1,804 |
South Louisville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $750 | $2,376 |
South Louisville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $1,048 | $2,480 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Louisville Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available South Louisville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Louisville area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Crossings at South Park priced from $466. Lower Hunters Trace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $752. Here are the most affordable South Louisville apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Crossings at South Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $466 |
Lower Hunters Trace | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $752 |
Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
Parkridge Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Bayshore Townhomes | The Luna - Cozy One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Louisville, KY
As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Louisville area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 6121 Upper Hunters Trce in the in the South Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value South Louisville apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Extended Model at Austin Park Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the South Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Louisville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6121 Upper Hunters Trce | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Austin Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Extended | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Landing | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Auburn Place Town And Garden Homes | Townhome w/o fireplace | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
5600 Chariot Run Dr, Unit Chariot Run Apts | 5600 Chariot Run Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Newberry Parc | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
3104-3112 Springfield Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Maple Run Apartments | Maple Run | 2b/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Crossings at Mill Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.59 |
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 6 | 1623 Brick Kiln Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Louisville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the South Louisville Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Louisville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Louisville?
The cheapest apartment in South Louisville is The Crossings at South Park which is listed at $466, while the average apartment in South Louisville costs $1,629.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Louisville?
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 19 regular apartments in South Louisville 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 South Louisville?
Cheap apartments in South Louisville have an average cost of $485 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Louisville.
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