Cheap Homes for Rent in West Russell Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $600 (48 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio,1BA$200
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Lofts on OrmsbyStudioStudio,1BA$725
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$777
Vue at 3rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Russell, KY

As of May 21, 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 1308 S 6th St Model at 1308 S 6th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
1308 S 6th St, Unit 21308 S 6th St1BR,1BA$1.20
Glassworks Lofts1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Derby Row | Student HousingBelmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Madison Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Rowan Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 42614 W Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.05
200 N 18th St, Unit 4200 N 18th St2BR,1BA$1.02
3149 Vermont Ave, Unit 33149 Vermont Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
115 N 46th St, Unit 3115 N 46th St1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Russell

What type of rentals are currently available in West Russell?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in West Russell, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,301. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Russell ranging from $695 to $28,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Russell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Russell ranges from $695 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,468.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Russell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Russell range from $858 to $1,906, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,660. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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