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241 Main St

FlorenceKY41042

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Amhurst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amhurst Apartments

106 Amhurst DrErlanger, KY 41018
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Wentworth Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wentworth Estates

7500 Carole LnFlorence, KY 41042
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Blue Grass Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Grass Manor

3904 Lori DrErlanger, KY 41018
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2 Circle Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2 Circle Drive

2 Circle DrFlorence, KY 41042
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Normandy Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Green

6805 Sebree DrFlorence, KY 41042
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Oakwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

6928-6936 Oakwood DrFlorence, KY 41042

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Village of Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village of Cross Creek

7536 Hillcrest DrFlorence, KY 41042
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Brynwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brynwood Apartments

104 Rebel DrFlorence, KY 41042
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Crossroads Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Apartments

35-43 Banklick StFlorence, KY 41042
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Elsmere, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Normandy Green in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood priced from $950. Furlong Trails Apartments 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
Normandy Green1 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Crown Court Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 806SqFt2BR,1BA$1,015
Champion Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Country Club Estates1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/Balcony-2nd Flr1BR,1BA$1,025
Florence Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Village of Cross Creek1 Bedroom Apt upper floor1BR,1BA$1,050
Florence Crossing1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
LakeHouse at Florence Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
The BoulevardThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathroom Model at Normandy Green in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the The Abbey Model at The Boulevard starting at $1,299 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Cody Meadows 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.
Normandy Green2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
The BoulevardThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1.53
Crown Court Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 806SqFt2BR,1BA$1.26
Champion Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Oakwood ApartmentsPhase II - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Village of Cross Creek1 Bedroom Apt Lower Floor1BR,1BA$1.51
LakeHouse at Florence Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Country Club Estates1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/Balcony-3rd Flr1BR,1BA$1.65
Florence Crossing1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $950 at Normandy Green.

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 $1,015 at Crown Court 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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