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property at 1733 S 3rd St
$725
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1733 S 3rd St

LouisvilleKY40208

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property at 1735 W Hill St
$750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1735 W Hill St

LouisvilleKY40210
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property at 2317 Ratcliffe Ave
$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2317 Ratcliffe Ave

LouisvilleKY40210
property at 1361 S Brook St
$850 - $995
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1361 S Brook St

LouisvilleKY40208

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property at 1412 S 2nd St
$895
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1412 S 2nd St

LouisvilleKY40208

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Shively, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shively Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shively, KY is a Studio unit found at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood priced from $200. 5302 Milner Rd in the South Louisville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shively apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio, 1BA$200
5302 Milner Rd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$550
Western Arms Apartment Homes (DBA)1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$695
1128 S. 3rd1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$695
3405 Shagbark Rd1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$720
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$749
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$749
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR, 1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1390 S. 1st in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the Birchmore 2x2 Model at Brexx at Louisville in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting at $999 with a $0.79 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shively apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1390 S. 1st2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$0.83
Brexx at LouisvilleBirchmore 2x22BR, 2BA$0.79
Whispering Woods I3.23BR, 2BA$0.94
3108 Springfield Dr2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.88
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.93
214 W Collins Ct, Unit 1 br apartment214 W Collins Ct1BR, 1BA$0.86
Dixie Downs2 bed -925 Sq Ft2BR, 1BA$0.97
6508 Hackel Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$0.97
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$0.94
The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & OverStudioStudio, 1BA$0.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shively Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shively?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shively is at The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shively Apartment is $695 at 1128 S. 3rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shively Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shively is starting from $800 at 6508 Hackel Dr.

What is the most affordable Shively Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shively Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Woods I and starts from $1,015.

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