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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
Champion Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Crown Court Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 806SqFt2BR,1BA$1,020
Oakwood ApartmentsPhase II - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.62 price per square foot Two Bedroom Trademark w/WD Model at Fairway Park in the in the Cody Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 892SqFT Model at Crown Court Apartments starting at $1,040 with a $1.17 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.
Fairway ParkTwo Bedroom Trademark w/WD2BR,2BA$1.62
Crown Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 892SqFT2BR,1BA$1.17
Normandy Green2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
The BoulevardThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1.47
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
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 Elsmere

What type of rentals are currently available in Elsmere?

There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, KY with pricing that ranges from $815 to $2,454. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elsmere ranging from $850 to $4,900.

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 $850 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,920.

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