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$999 - $1,029
2 Bedroom Rentals
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4101 Blue Lick Ct

LouisvilleKY40229
property at 910 Sinclair St
$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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910 Sinclair St

LouisvilleKY40118

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property at 421 Poplar Level Ct
$1,080 - $1,130
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421 Poplar Level Ct

LouisvilleKY40219
property at 4107 Blue Lick Ct
$1,099
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15
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4107 Blue Lick Ct

LouisvilleKY40229

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South Side, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Cumberland Apartments priced from $799. Bardstown Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cumberland Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Bardstown ForestStudioStudio,1BA$811
Breckinridge Park ApartmentsThe Taylorsville1BR,1BA$855
Park At Hurstbourne1 Bedroom 1 Bath 6601BR,1BA$860
Pebble CreekOne Bedroom - Regular1BR,1BA$894
Falcon Crest Apartments1.11BR,1BA$899
Mount Vernon1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Ventana1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$916
Avery2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, KY

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Overbrook Apartments in the in the Fern Creek neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Highview Pointe starting at $1,399 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Fern Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overbrook Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.04
Highview Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Jefferson Green3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Eleven Oaks Apartments3B/1BA3BR,1BA$1.08
Willow Place ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Woodgate Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Tanyard Park1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Preston OaksPaint2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Avery1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Falcon Crest Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kentucky and customized analysis for Southern Louisville, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $799 at Cumberland Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $899 at Cumberland Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eleven Oaks Apartments and starts from $1,180.

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