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St Matthews, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Matthews Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St Matthews, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Apartments in the Butchertown neighborhood priced from $799. The Edison in the Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
The Edison1 Bedroom One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$799
Bridgepointe Crossing2 br2BR,1BA$800
Devonshire ApartmentsThe Briarwood1BR,1BA$851
Addison Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$855
2600 Le Blanc Ct.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Highgate Springs ApartmentsThe Bowman1BR,1BA$880
Mallard Crossing at St. MatthewsStudio AStudio,1BA$889
Bridgepoint Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath Flat2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, KY

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Matthews area is the $0.96 price per square foot The Nest Model at Eagles Eyrie Apartments in the in the Crescent Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value St Matthews apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath TH with W/D Hook-Up Model at Bridgepoint Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Brownsboro Zorn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Matthews apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagles Eyrie ApartmentsThe Nest2BR,2BA$0.96
Bridgepoint Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath TH with W/D Hook-Up3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Chatsworth Park Apartments2+2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.13
Bridgepointe Crossing2 br large2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Lyndon Crossings ApartmentsParkwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Hidden CreekTwo Bed One Bath 9502BR,1BA$1.23
Westbury Harbour1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Nora2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Madrid ApartmentsORC1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.20
Ashbury Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17

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Getting Around St Matthews, KY

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Matthews Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St Matthews?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St Matthews is at Mallard Crossing at St. Matthews listed at $889.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment is $799 at Parkside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Matthews is starting from $800 at Bridgepointe Crossing.

What is the most affordable St Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Manor Apartments and starts from $1,134.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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