Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Amhurst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amhurst Apartments

106 Amhurst DrErlanger, KY 41018
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3904 Lori DrErlanger, KY 41018
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Elsmere, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Sanctuary on Edwards in the Cody Meadows neighborhood priced from $925. Walnut Creek in the Cody Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Sanctuary on EdwardsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Walnut Creek1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Wentworth EstatesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY and Nearby

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3TH basementEagle Ridge Apartments Model at Eagle Ridge Apartments in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 195 Cave Run Dr Model at 195 Cave Run Dr, Unit Cave Run - 195 Unit 1 starting at $1,295 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elsmere apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Ridge Apartments3TH basementEagle Ridge Apartments3BR,2BA$1.39
195 Cave Run Dr, Unit Cave Run - 195 Unit 1195 Cave Run Dr2BR,2BA$1.31
Walnut Creek2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Fairway ParkTwo Bedroom Trademark w/WD2BR,2BA$1.48
The BoulevardThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1.41
Furlong Trails Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Village of Cross Creek ApartmentsWaverly1BR,1BA$1.53
Normandy Green Apartments & TownhomesCardinal1BR,1BA$1.47
The Sanctuary on EdwardsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Chelsea Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.55

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Getting Around Elsmere, KY

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $925 at The Sanctuary on Edwards.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elsmere Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is starting from $975 at Chelsea Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Florence Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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