
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Gateway on Broadway

4116 W Broadway

3124 Vermont Ave

1002 S 28th St
West Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Russell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Russell Studio Apartments | $776 | $200 | $1,015 |
West Russell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $200 | $1,380 |
West Russell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $542 | $1,700 |
West Russell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $550 | $2,550 |
West Russell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $895 | $895 | $895 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available West Russell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Russell area of Louisville, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over priced from $200. Gateway on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. Here are the most affordable West Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Lofts on Ormsby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Jefferson Properties | 2bd apartment | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
Beecher Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom* | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Russell, KY
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Russell area is the $0.50 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Gateway on Broadway in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $542. The second greatest value West Russell apartment is the 3x1 Model at 1445 S 3rd St starting at $550 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Russell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
1445 S 3rd St | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Jefferson Properties | 3bd apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Glassworks Lofts | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
2433 Slevin St, Unit 4 | 2433 Slevin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Beecher Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom* | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Lofts on Ormsby | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Russell, Louisville, KY
Ranked #122
Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West Russell Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Russell Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Russell?
The cheapest apartment in West Russell is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in West Russell costs $1,298.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Russell?
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 72 regular apartments in West Russell 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 West Russell?
Cheap apartments in West Russell have an average cost of $790 which is $508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Russell.
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