Churchill Downs

Louisville, KY

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Churchill Downs - Louisville, KY

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The home of the infamous Kentucky Derby

Affordable Entertainment Tourism Horse-Racing Convenient Unique

The iconic Churchill Downs defines this small neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The thoroughbred horse-racing track is most well-known for hosting the Kentucky Derby since 1875. The Kentucky Derby Museum is a great place to visit at Churchill Downs, publicly displaying this celebrated horse race over the course of history. Apartments for rent in this South Louisville community provide residents convenient access to the famous 147-acre racetrack complex that offers multiple forms of entertainment, such as night racing. Located just west of the University of Louisville, the neighborhood of Churchill Downs is about five miles from downtown.

The track isn’t the only attraction to the neighborhood, however. For a unique shopping experience, visit the Tickled Pink Memorabilia Mall, an older house converted into a retail store with continuously changing collections of antique, vintage, and thrift store items. For local eats, try JB’s Pub on Central Avenue or El Molcajete on South 4th Street. Find your affordable condo for rent in Churchill Downs and you’ll never be too far from entertainment and local flare.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Churchill Downs is $581 for one bedroom, and $621 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Churchill Downs has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $581/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $621/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

70

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rauch Planetarium
  • Louisville Zoo
  • Kentucky Science Center
  • Louisville Nature Center
  • Waterfront Park

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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