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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Large living room
  • Onsite free laundry
  • Central air

Location

1388 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208, USA|Old Louisville
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Management

Sharon Landrum Realty Inc

Leasing office

(502) 893-8244

Property Overview

1388 S 2nd offers strong value for money, with a high overall rating, excellent price score, and a convenient location that adds to its appeal. It also stands out for practical features like a spacious bedroom, large living room, onsite free laundry, and central air, along with nearby pet-friendly options.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1388 S 2nd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1388 S 2nd 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

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath423+ sqft$755–$800 /mo2 units availableOne bedroom apartment just blocks from U of L. This apartment was recently updated with new carpet and paint throughout. There's also Central Air for your enjoyment. The bedroom is very spacious and has a large living room. There's plenty of natural sunlight beaming through. Minutes from Downtown, Central Park and restaurants Tenants have access to onsite free laundry Small Dogs and service animals are acceptable. Please note this is a non-smoking property.

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Amenities for 1388 S 2nd

Apartment Amenities

Stove & Fridge

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 1388 S 2nd

HomeApartments in LouisvilleOld Louisville 1388 S 2nd

One bedroom apartment just blocks from U of L. This apartment was recently updated with new carpet and paint throughout. There's also Central Air for your enjoyment. The bedroom is very spacious and has a large living room. There's plenty of natural sunlight beaming through. Minutes from Downtown, Central Park and restaurants Tenants have access to onsite free laundry Small Dogs and service animals are acceptable. Please note this is a non-smoking property.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1388 S 2nd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1388 S 2nd 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 1388 S 2nd
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.
1388 S 2nd 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, 1388 S 2nd 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.
1388 S 2nd 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 1388 S 2nd to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1388 S 2nd is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

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 1388 S 2nd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Old Louisville

1-bedroom apartments at 1388 S 2nd cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old Louisville.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Old Louisville
Louisville
A table of studio rental data trends in Louisville
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$877
September 2024$818
October 2024$806
November 2024$879
December 2024$884
January 2025$918
February 2025$904
March 2025$891
April 2025$893
May 2025$898
June 2025$867
July 2025$874
August 2025$875
September 2025$907
October 2025$929
November 2025$935
December 2025$964
January 2026$971
February 2026$933
March 2026$913
April 2026$915
May 2026$899
June 2026$882
July 2026$889
A table of studio rental data trends in Old Louisville
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$811
September 2024$649
October 2024$637
November 2024$708
December 2024$705
January 2025$746
February 2025$810
March 2025$745
April 2025$724
May 2025$745
June 2025$749
July 2025$759
August 2025$764
September 2025$721
October 2025$724
November 2025$801
December 2025$825
January 2026$787
February 2026$764
March 2026$775
April 2026$777
May 2026$819
June 2026$757
July 2026$792

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $755.
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Schools near 1388 S 2nd

Pathfinder School of Innovation

900 s floyd st

louisville, KY, 40203

K-12Public
C-

Dawson Orman Education Center

900 s floyd st

louisville, KY, 40203

PKPublic

Wheatley Elementary School

1107 south 17th st

louisville, KY, 40210

K-5Public
C-

Churchill Park School

435 boxley ave

louisville, KY, 40209

PK, K-12Public

Home of the Innocents Discovery

1100 east market st

louisville, KY, 40206

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Louisville near 1388 S 2nd St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1388 S 2nd St, Louisville

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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