Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilder Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $400 (19 Rentals)
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4014 Southern Pky, Unit 2F- Top

943 Central Ave

1707 Liberty Bell Way

Iroquois Green
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4113 S 3rd St

5024 S 3rd St

Carpenter Apartments

4401 S 2nd St
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Poplar Terrace

1829 S 3rd St

West Louisville - 1836 Algonquin Pkwy

Jacob School Apartments 62+ Senior Living
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Wilder Park, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilder Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilder Park Studio Apartments | $925 | $495 | $1,259 |
Wilder Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $953 | $595 | $1,400 |
Wilder Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $750 | $2,100 |
Wilder Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $675 | $2,025 |
Wilder Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $535 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Wilder Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilder Park area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Carpenter Apartments priced from $795. Poplar Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Wilder Park apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Poplar Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby) | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cardinal Village Apartments | 1x1 Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilder Park, KY
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilder Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1703 S Preston St Model at 1703 S Preston St, Unit 1 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Wilder Park apartment is the Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) Model at Kenwood Arms starting at $1,000 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilder Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1703 S Preston St, Unit 1 | 1703 S Preston St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - Waiting List (2b/1b) | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Beechmont Townhomes | Beechmont Townhomes- Finished Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
1743 Sonne Ave, Unit Apt. #2 | 1743 Sonne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Nichols Meadows | Flats | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Crossings at Mill Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
708 M St, Unit 3 | 708 M St | Studio ,1BA | $0.83 |
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby) | A1 UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Carpenter Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
4014 Southern Pky, Unit 2F- Top | 4014 Southern Pky | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilder Park, Louisville, KY
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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Western Louisville, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Wilder Park Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilder Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilder Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilder Park is under $1,016.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilder Park?
The cheapest apartment in Wilder Park is Carpenter Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Wilder Park costs $1,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilder Park?
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 26 regular apartments in Wilder Park 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 Wilder Park?
Cheap apartments in Wilder Park have an average cost of $458 which is $742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilder Park.
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