Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (118 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Russell area of Louisville.

property at 1309 Dixie Hwy

$500 - $600

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1309 Dixie Hwy

LouisvilleKY40210
property at 1349 Olive St

$650

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1349 Olive St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 2718 W Jefferson St

$699

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$699
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$699

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2718 W Jefferson St

LouisvilleKY40212

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property at 725 S 16th St

$800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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725 S 16th St

LouisvilleKY40210
property at 421 S 27th St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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421 S 27th St

LouisvilleKY40212

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property at 2300 W Madison St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2300 W Madison St

LouisvilleKY40211
property at 4140 W Broadway

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4140 W Broadway

LouisvilleKY40211

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West Russell, Louisville, KY Local Guide

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. Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable West Russell apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Old Louisville - 1219 S 6th StS6th01Studio,1BA$795
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$800
Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680)1 Bedroom*1BR,1BA$861
Beecher1 Bdrm Garden, 608 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI1BR,1BA$861

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Russell, KY

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Russell area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Montgomery Apartments in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Russell apartment is the 2014 W Main St Model at 2014 W Main St, Unit 1F starting at $795 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Russell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montgomery Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
2014 W Main St, Unit 1F2014 W Main St2BR,1BA$0.80
Jefferson Properties3bd Apartment3BR,1BA$1.17
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
2433 Slevin St, Unit 22433 Slevin St3BR,1BA$1.09
2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 42614 W Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.07
3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 3149 Vermont Ave3149 Vermont Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
200 N 18th St, Unit 200 N 18th St200 N 18th St2BR,1BA$1.05
100 S 30th St, Unit 100 S 30th Street100 S 30th St2BR,1BA$1.28
3124 Vermont Ave3124 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.07

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The Official Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Louisville for College Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Russell, Louisville, KY

Ranked #167

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Russell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Russell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Russell is under $861.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Russell?

The cheapest apartment in West Russell is Beecher Terrace Phase II (0680) which is listed at $861, while the average apartment in West Russell costs $1,265.

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 56 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 $339 which is $926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Russell.

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