
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, IL from $600 (26 Rentals)
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Lexington, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,958 | $996 | $7,395 |
Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $715 | $10,000+ |
Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $664 | $10,000+ |
Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $798 | $2,800 |
Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $649 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $775. Arbors at Eastland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Arbors at Eastland | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Parkway Court Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Ponds on G E Road | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Brookridge Heights Apartments | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $996 |
Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Social Normal | The Hancock | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Briarwood II | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Parkview Apartments | 2/1 - Westbrook | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, IL and Nearby
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $1.21 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey starting at $829 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Class Act Realty | 4 Bedrooms or more | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes | 3/1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
BayOak Apartments | Oakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
Ekstam Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
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Getting Around Lexington, IL
Walk Score®
18 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lexington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lexington is at Brookridge Heights Apartments listed at $996.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment is $775 at Class Act Realty.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lexington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lexington is starting from $875 at Class Act Realty.
What is the most affordable Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood II and starts from $1,325.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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