Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $850 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Lexington, KY is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Limestone priced from $775. 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
Hub Limestone4x3 Lite4BR,3BA$775
The Axis at 1435StudioStudio,1BA$970
MXWLS14BR,4BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, KY

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Lexington Upper in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at 260 Lexington Avenue starting at $1,875 with a $1.97 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 Upper4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$1.10
260 Lexington Avenue2x22BR,2BA$1.97
Limestone Square/Medical Villas2 Bedroom w/ Study2BR,2BA$1.31
Hub Limestone3x2 Mansion3BR,2BA$1.38
326 E High St, Unit 2326 E High St3BR,1BA$1.58
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Kampus Properties STUDENT HOUSINGSTUDENT ONLY STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.50
400 S Ashland Ave, Unit #12400 S Ashland AveStudio ,1BA$1.80
The Axis at 1435Studio CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.58
MXWLS1Studio ,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 330 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, KY with pricing that ranges from $665 to $5,500. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,160 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,160 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights range from $1,000 to $2,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,785 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $959.

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