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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartment homes
  • Convenient location
  • Welcoming community atmosphere
  • Easy access

Location

5011 Southside Dr, Louisville, KY 40214, USA|Southside
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Management

Colonial Oaks

Leasing office

(502) 677-4755 ext. 2

Property Overview

Colonial Oaks Apartments earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, supported by excellent price value, solid amenities, and a highly convenient location. It offers spacious apartment homes, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access, while nearby schools and pet hospitals add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Colonial Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colonial Oaks Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1 bed1 bath700 sqft$829 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2 bed1 bath900 sqft$889 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Colonial Oaks Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Units192
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About Colonial Oaks Apartments

HomeApartments in LouisvilleSouthside Colonial Oaks Apartments

Experience the charm of Louisville living at Colonial Oaks Apartments. Nestled in a convenient location with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major roadways, Colonial Oaks offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy spacious apartment homes, a welcoming community atmosphere, and the lifestyle you've been looking for all at a value you'll love.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Colonial Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Colonial Oaks Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Colonial Oaks Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Colonial Oaks Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Colonial Oaks Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Colonial Oaks Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Colonial Oaks Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Colonial Oaks Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

The property is and has been under new management. We have security on our property and a full maintenance staff. We accept conventional renters and voucher renters. The office opens at 8:30 Monday thru Friday and we look forward to assisting you with your new address.

Toni Farquhar

Toni Farquhar

Sep 14, 2023

It's not bad over here for real

Jennifer McDaniel

Jennifer McDaniel

Feb 09, 2025

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Colonial Oaks Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Colonial Oaks Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Southside

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Colonial Oaks Apartments to be 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Southside.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Southside
Louisville
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Louisville
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,248
October 2024$1,219
November 2024$1,250
December 2024$1,249
January 2025$1,212
February 2025$1,247
March 2025$1,180
April 2025$1,181
May 2025$1,200
June 2025$1,200
July 2025$1,204
August 2025$1,200
September 2025$1,201
October 2025$1,201
November 2025$1,206
December 2025$1,250
January 2026$1,250
February 2026$1,250
March 2026$1,247
April 2026$1,222
May 2026$1,200
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,217
August 2026$1,246
September 2026$1,250
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Southside
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$942
March 2026$931
April 2026$899
June 2026$975
August 2026$985
September 2026$985

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$33,160/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,160 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $829.
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Schools near Colonial Oaks Apartments

Rutherford Elementary School

301 southland blvd

louisville, KY, 40214

PK, K-5Public
C

Churchill Park School

435 boxley ave

louisville, KY, 40209

PK, K-12Public

Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program

1010 neighborhood pl

fairdale, KY, 40118

PK, 6-12Public
B-

Waller-Williams Environmental

2415 rockford ln

louisville, KY, 40216

K-12Public

Peace Academy

2020 newburg rd

louisville, KY, 40205

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Louisville near 5011 Southside Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5011 Southside Dr, Louisville

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 5011 Southside Dr

Vietnam Oriental Food Market
5019 S 3rd St
A-Chau Grocery Store
5105 S 3rd St
Phuoc Binh
5301 S 3rd St
ValuMarket
5301 Mitscher Ave
Five Star Halal Grocery
310 W Woodlawn Ave

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