Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (24 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,025

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402 Gunn St

LexingtonKY40508

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305 E Maxwell St, Unit #1
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

305 E Maxwell St, Unit #1

305 E Maxwell StLexington, KY 40508
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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
Student Housing
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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

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

Medical View Properties

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

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Rose Tower Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Tower Apartments

137 Rose StLexington, KY 40507
Corporate Housing
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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 1 Bed unit found at Rose Tower Apartments priced from $950. The Oaks at Woodland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,071
The Axis at 1435One Bedroom Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,115
Hub Lexington Upper4x2 Mansion4BR,2BA$1,115
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, KY

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2x2 VIP Model at Hub Lexington Upper in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 260 Lexington Avenue starting at $1,450 with a $1.94 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.
Hub Lexington Upper2x2 VIP2BR,2BA$1.85
260 Lexington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.94
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
The Axis at 1435One Bedroom Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.52
400 S Ashland Ave400 S Ashland AveStudio ,1BA$2.13
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Columbia Heights, Lexington, KY

Ranked #79

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

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4.0
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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 $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Rose Tower Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $2,047.

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 11 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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