Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athens Historic District Lexington, KY from $900 (7 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Steeplechase Apartments priced from $954. Brighton 3050 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Athens Historic District apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Steeplechase ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$954
Brighton 30501.01BR,1BA$1,170
Reserve at HamburgKeeneland1BR,1BA$1,178

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens Historic District, KY

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens Historic District area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Garden Estates in the in the Athens Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,673. The second greatest value Athens Historic District apartment is the Affirmed Model at 2900 Affirmed Ct starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 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.
Garden EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
2900 Affirmed CtAffirmed2BR,1.5BA$2.36
The Resort At Lake CrossingTranquility2BR,2BA$1.35
Parkside Heights1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.48
Colts RunVinery - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (900 sqft.)1BR,1BA$1.45
The BLVD at HaysBlvd 1G- With Garage1BR,1BA$1.62
Waterstone at Hamburg Apartments1BR 1.5BA (862 SF)1BR,1BA$1.93
Brighton 30501.01BR,1BA$1.57
Steeplechase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.64
Reserve at HamburgKeeneland1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Athens Historic District, Lexington, KY

Ranked #54

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $954 at Steeplechase Apartments.

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 $1,215 at Steeplechase Apartments.

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 $1,559.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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