Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Park Plaza Apartments
$1,299 - $3,695
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$1,299 - $3,695
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Park Plaza Apartments

120 E Main StLexington, KY 40507
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property at 585 S Upper St

$1,750 - $2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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585 S Upper St

LexingtonKY40508
property at 407 Kentucky Ct

$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

407 Kentucky Ct

LexingtonKY40502
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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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3Fifty8
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3Fifty8

358 B Duke RdLexington, KY 40502
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Kampus Heights
Studio Apartments

Kampus Heights

350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508
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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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562 Woodland Ave
Studio Apartments

562 Woodland Ave

562 Woodland AveLexington, KY 40508
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Rose Tower Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Tower Apartments

137 Rose StLexington, KY 40507
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University Flats
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Flats

1160 University DrLexington, KY 40526
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Medical Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Villas

180 Leader AveLexington, KY 40508
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Kampus Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kampus Townhouses

429-460 E Euclid AveLexington, KY 40508
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Kampus Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kampus Park

400 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
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271 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

271 Lexington Ave

271 Lexington AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing

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260 Lexington Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260 Lexington Avenue

260 Lexington AveLexington, KY 40508
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Columbia Heights, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at 562 Woodland Ave priced from $875. The Axis at 1435 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
562 Woodland Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
The Axis at 1435StudioStudio,1BA$970
MXWLS14BR,4BA$1,000
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,171
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, KY

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom w/ Study Model at Limestone Square/Medical Villas in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 326 E High St Model at 326 E High St, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Limestone Square/Medical Villas2 Bedroom w/ Study2BR,2BA$1.31
326 E High St, Unit 2326 E High St3BR,1BA$1.67
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
562 Woodland Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.03
The Axis at 1435Studio CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.58
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$3.40
MXWLS1Studio ,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is MXWL which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $1,558.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia Heights?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $432 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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