Louisville/ Real Estate & Development
Published on December 18, 2019
Renting in Louisville: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 2153 Goldsmith Lane. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're on the hunt for a rental on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Louisville look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Louisville via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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630 E. Kentucky St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $425/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 630 E. Kentucky St. in Shelby Park, is 39.2 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Louisville, which is currently estimated at around $699/month.

The apartment includes air conditioning. Feline companions are welcome. Expect a $425 deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2206 Heather Lane

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2206 Heather Lane in Bon Air, which, at 480 square feet, is going for $609/month.

The building includes an elevator. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect a balcony. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed.

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

(See the full listing here.)

2153 Goldsmith Lane

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Then there's this 600-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2153 Goldsmith Lane in Bashford Manor, listed at $680/month.

The unit has a balcony, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

7500 Beechview Way

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 674-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 7500 Beechview Way in Okolona and also listed for $690/month.

The building features a swimming pool. Also, expect to find a dishwasher and a balcony in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are allowed on this property. The listing specifies a $300 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)

4125 Taylor Blvd.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, situated at 4125 Taylor Blvd. in Beechmont, is listed for $600/month for its 650 square feet.

Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)


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