1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY (226 Rentals)

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1728 Chester Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1728 Chester Rd

1728 Chester RdShively, KY 40216

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6983 Dixie Hwy

LouisvilleKY40258
property at 4113 S 3rd St

4113 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40214

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Dover Place
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Dover Place

4819 Dover RdLouisville, KY 40216
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Shively, KY Local Guide

Largest Available Shively 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shively, KY is found at 1445 S 3rd St in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,250. Renaissance St. Andrews in the South Louisville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shively:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1445 S 3rd St1x11,000 Sq Ft$1,250
Renaissance St. AndrewsLarge 1x1 Renovated850 Sq Ft$1,000
St Anthony Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment850 Sq Ft$1,050
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$542

Cheapest Available Shively 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shively, KY is the One Bedroom Model starting from $542 at Gateway on Broadway in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Shively 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Southwood starting at $749 in the South Louisville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shively is currently $941. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shively:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom$542
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath$749
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$759
Carpenter Apartments1 Bedroom$795
Kendall Arms1BR/1.0BA$850
Vesta Derby Oaks (Patriot Derby)A1A$850
Miller Manor Apartments1 Bed$850
Hillview ManorOne Bedroom - smaller$850
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom$875

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Getting Around Shively, KY

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shively Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shively with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Shively is at Gateway on Broadway listed at $542.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Shively Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shively is $941.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Shively Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shively is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at 1445 S 3rd St.

What is the average size for Shively 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shively is currently 0 sq ft.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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