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Shively, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shively Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Gateway on Broadway in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $542. 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
Gateway on BroadwayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$542
Lower Hunters Trace3x23BR,2BA$752
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Southwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$779
Carpenter Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Miller Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Hillview ManorOne Bedroom - smaller1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY and Nearby

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 6121 Upper Hunters Trce in the in the South Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Landing starting at $1,159 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Louisville neighborhood. 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.
6121 Upper Hunters Trce2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Landing2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Gateway on BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.50
By the ParkTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Riverport Landings Senior2B1B2BR,1BA$1.02
3104-3112 Springfield Dr2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Derby Row | Student HousingThoroughbred2BR,2BA$1.00
Broadleaf ArmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
The San Jose Court Apartment CommunityOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
708 M St, Unit 3708 M StStudio ,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shively

What type of rentals are currently available in Shively?

There are currently 750 Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,025. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shively ranging from $200 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shively?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shively ranges from $200 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shively?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shively range from $675 to $2,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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