Louisville/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 22, 2019
Apartments for rent in Louisville: What will $1,000 get you?1707 Fernwood Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Louisville?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Louisville if you don't want to spend more than $1,000/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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6000 Big Ben Drive (Fern Creek)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $905/month, this 794-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 6000 Big Ben Drive.

The apartment has a fireplace, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2400 Mellwood Ave. (Clifton Heights)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 2400 Mellwood Ave. It's listed for $907/month for its 616 square feet.

The building has on-site laundry. The apartment also includes a fireplace, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

203 Pheasant Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,190-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 203 Pheasant Ave. It's listed for $920/month.

The building offers a swimming pool and garage parking. The unit also comes with carpeted floors, a dishwasher and a balcony. Pets are not welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1707 Fernwood Ave. (Deer Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 1707 Fernwood Ave., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $920/month.

In the apartment, you'll see a renovated kitchen, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $40 application fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

7400 Steeplecrest Circle

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode located at 7400 Steeplecrest Circle. It's listed for $940/month for its 799 square feet.

The apartment offers in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Garage parking is listed as a building amenity. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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