Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Amhurst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amhurst Apartments

106 Amhurst DrErlanger, KY 41018
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Watson's Landing in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood priced from $815. Wentworth Estates in the Cody Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watson's Landing1x1 5501BR,1BA$815
Wentworth EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$820
Willow Glen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Chelsea Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY and Nearby

As of January 15, 2026 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 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,070 sq. ft. - Barlow Model at Overlook Apartment Homes starting at $1,400 with a $1.31 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.
Eagle Ridge Apartments3TH basementEagle Ridge Apartments3BR,2BA$1.39
Overlook Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,070 sq. ft. - Barlow2BR,2BA$1.31
195 Cave Run Dr, Unit Cave Run - 195 Unit 1195 Cave Run Dr2BR,2BA$1.31
Walnut Creek2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Village of Cross Creek ApartmentsBerkley2BR,1BA$1.41
The BoulevardThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1.53
Florence Apartments2 bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Chelsea Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Watson's Landing1x1 5501BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elsmere?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elsmere is at Wentworth Estates listed at $820.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $815 at Watson's Landing.

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 $925 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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