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5312 Milner Rd

2630 W Burnett Ave

1052 S 36th St

1525 W Ormsby Ave

1048 S 36th St

5112 Valiant Dr

1438 S 7th St
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2816 W Kentucky St

2816 W Kentucky St

1603 Gagel Ave

3517 Georgetown Pl

3513 Georgetown Pl

1529 Anderson St

2101 W Lee St
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2101 W Lee St

1300 Oakwood Ave

1608 Longfield Ave

1705 Hale Ave

607 St Catherine St

4501 Sunset Ave

1783 Algonquin Pkwy

1705 Valley Forge Way

4306 Hale Ave

4809 Saddlebrook Ln

2127 Wilson Ave
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2003 Wilson Ave

2518 Pennacook Rd

4113 S 5th St

1728 Wilson Ave

3442 Heatherfield Dr

1417 S 3rd St

4012 Greenwood Ave

1025 W Whitney Ave

4012 Greenwood Ave

2813 S 5th St
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1709 W Gaulbert Ave
Shively, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Shively?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shively 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,052 | $700 | $1,650 |
Shively 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,437 | $795 | $3,200 |
Shively 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,809 | $1,145 | $3,600 |
Shively 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,750 | $1,190 | $2,200 |
Shively 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Puritan Senior Living - 62 & Over | Studio | Studio,1BA | $200 |
Gateway on Broadway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $542 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
Iroquois Green | 1 Bedroom - With Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Lower Hunters Trace | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $752 |
Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Manslick Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY and Nearby
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shively area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1445 S 3rd St Model at 1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Shively apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Landing starting at $1,129 with a $1.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1445 S 3rd St, Unit 7 | 1445 S 3rd St | 6BR,3BA | $1.05 |
The Landing | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Riverport Landings Senior | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Yugo Louisville Nine | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Derby Row | Student Housing | Thoroughbred | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
1623 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 3 | 1623 Brick Kiln Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1625 Brick Kiln Ln, Unit 2 | 1625 Brick Kiln Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shively
What type of rentals are currently available in Shively?
There are currently 752 Apartments for Rent in Shively, KY with pricing that ranges from $200 to $4,200. There are also 158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shively ranging from $525 to $3,600.
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 $525 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,330.
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 $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,145 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.
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