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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 Furlong Trails Apartments in the Cody Meadows neighborhood priced from $950. Willow Glen Apartments in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$975
Champion Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Florence Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Florence Crossing1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.38 price per square foot Barlow Model at Overlook Apartments - OVL in the in the Cody Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the The William Model at The Boulevard starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 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.
Overlook Apartments - OVLBarlow2BR,2BA$1.38
The BoulevardThe William2BR,2BA$1.43
Fairway ParkTwo Bedroom Trademark w/WD2BR,2BA$1.51
Normandy Green2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Champion Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Village of Cross Creek1 Bedroom Apt Lower Floor1BR,1BA$1.51
LakeHouse at Florence Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.37
Furlong Trails Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Florence Crossing1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elsmere

What type of rentals are currently available in Elsmere?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY with pricing that ranges from $815 to $2,494. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elsmere ranging from $800 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elsmere?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elsmere ranges from $800 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,888.

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