Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watterson Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Liverpool 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liverpool 2

2226 Liverpool LnLouisville, KY 40218
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Linderhof Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linderhof Apartments

2003-2005 Terril LnLouisville, KY 40218
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Nightingale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nightingale Apartments

1447 Nightingale RdLouisville, KY 40213
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Green Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Green Meadows

3619-3609 Green Meadows DrLouisville, KY 40218
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Bon Air Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Air Apartments

3201 Commander DrLouisville, KY 40220
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Medallion Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Medallion Court

4200 Medallion CtLouisville, KY 40219
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The Lux Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lux Townhomes

2901 Lakeheath DrLouisville, KY 40213

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Watterson Park, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watterson Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watterson Park area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Addison Park Apartments priced from $796. Eleven Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Watterson Park apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$796
Eleven Oaks ApartmentsEleven Oaks - 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$805
Royal Arms of Louisville1x11BR,1BA$850
Meadow CreekMeadow Creek Apartments1BR,1BA$865
Heather House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watterson Park, KY

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watterson Park area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom One Bathroom Model at The Hemingway in the in the Hayfield Dundee neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Watterson Park apartment is the Paint Model at Preston Oaks starting at $1,249 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watterson Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hemingway2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Preston OaksPaint2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Lux Townhomes2 x 1 Lily B12BR,1BA$1.00
Maple Valley2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Turtle Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Meadow CreekMeadow Creek Apartments1BR,1BA$1.28
Royal Arms of Louisville1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Eleven Oaks ApartmentsEleven Oaks - 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.25
Addison Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watterson Park, Louisville, KY

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Watterson Park Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watterson Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watterson Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watterson Park Apartment is $788 at Addison Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watterson Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watterson Park is starting from $863 at Addison Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watterson Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watterson Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eleven Oaks Apartments and starts from $1,135.

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