Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athens Historic District Lexington, KY from $900 (13 Rentals)

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Steeplechase Apartments
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$1,169 - $1,838
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Steeplechase Apartments

305 Lindenhurst DrLexington, KY 40509
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Garden Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Estates

4176 Todds RdLexington, KY 40509
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Derbytowne Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Derbytowne Apartments

321-325 Bainbridge DrLexington, KY 40509
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Athens Historic District, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Athens Historic District area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at Flats at 2875 priced from $950. Reserve at Hamburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Athens Historic District apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at 2875Newly-Renovated Studio Apartments!Studio,1BA$950
Reserve at HamburgKeeneland1BR,1BA$1,135
Brighton 30501.0 - 1.11BR,1BA$1,205
Steeplechase ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,231
Colts RunBuckland - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (752 sqft.)1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens Historic District, KY

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens Historic District area is the $1.39 price per square foot Tranquility Model at The Resort At Lake Crossing in the in the Athens Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Athens Historic District apartment is the 2BR 2BA (1069 SF) Model at Waterstone at Hamburg Apartments starting at $1,690 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Athens Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Resort At Lake CrossingTranquility2BR,2BA$1.39
Waterstone at Hamburg Apartments2BR 2BA (1069 SF)2BR,2BA$1.58
Parkside Heights1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.49
Garden EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
The Pops2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
The BLVD at HaysBlvd 1G- With Garage1BR,1BA$1.91
Colts RunBuckland - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (752 sqft.)1BR,1BA$1.66
Brighton 30501.0 - 1.11BR,1BA$1.62
Steeplechase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.98
Reserve at HamburgKeeneland1BR,1BA$2.27

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Athens Historic District, Lexington, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Historic District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Historic District Apartment is $1,095 at Flats at 2875.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens Historic District is starting from $1,345 at Flats at 2875.

What is the most affordable Athens Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Resort At Lake Crossing and starts from $1,722.

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