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property at 124 S Sherrin Ave

$1,200

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124 S Sherrin Ave, Unit 4

124 S Sherrin Ave
St MatthewsKY40207

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property at 449 Mt Holly Ave

$850

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449 Mt Holly Ave

LouisvilleKY40206

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property at 1935 Gardiner Ln

$995

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1935 Gardiner Ln

LouisvilleKY40205

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The Belltower
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Cheapest Available St Matthews Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St Matthews, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Edison in the Oak Park neighborhood priced from $799. Addison Park Apartments in the Hayfield Dundee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Addison Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$820
Villages of Hikes Point1B/1BA1BR,1BA$840
Bridgepointe Crossing1 br1BR,1BA$863
Parkside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Highgate Springs ApartmentsThe Bowman1BR,1BA$880
Views at Crescent Hill1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$899
The MetropolitanA11BR,1BA$937
Partridge Meadows ApartmentsThe Starling1BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, KY

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Matthews area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2+2 Reno Model at Chatsworth Park Apartments in the in the Crescent Hill neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value St Matthews apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Vetra at St. Matthews starting at $1,429 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Hayfield Dundee 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.
Chatsworth Park Apartments2+2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.17
Vetra at St. MatthewsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Plymouth Village Apartments612 Breckenridge2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Butchertown FlatsThe Magazine2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Church Way Apartments4219 N Church Way1BR,1BA$1.17
Arterburn Crossing2/12BR,1BA$1.22
Grandview Apartments3815 Grandview2BR,1BA$1.22
Madrid ApartmentsORC1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.20
Partridge Meadows ApartmentsThe Starling1BR,1BA$1.24
Bridgepointe Crossing1 br1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 Halsey Flats listed at $1,025.

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 The Edison.

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 $927 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 $1,242.

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