
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington.


Rosetown Apartments

261 Lyndhurst Pl

Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing

468 N Limestone

Kampus Properties STUDENT HOUSING - 2024-'25

1005 N Broadway
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557 N Limestone

Rose Tower Apartments

Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community

Davis Park Station - NOW Leasing!

The Axis at 1435

The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL

617 Ohio St

916 N Limestone
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148 York St

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Trifecta on Red Mile

The Flats at 345
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Downtown Lexington - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Lexington
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Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $795 | $1,855 |
Downtown Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $695 | $2,268 |
Downtown Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $800 | $4,639 |
Downtown Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $875 | $7,045 |
Downtown Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $2,450 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO - Waller Avenue priced from $745. Rose Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Davis Park Station - NOW Leasing! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,033 |
Belmont Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
The Flats at 345 | 325 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Preserve Lexington | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,644 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lexington area is the $1.55 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown Lexington apartment is the 4 x 3 End Unit Model at Burley Properties starting at $2,500 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MidTown Apartments | House | 4BR,4BA | $1.55 |
Burley Properties | 4 x 3 End Unit | 4BR,3BA | $1.83 |
Davis Park Station - NOW Leasing! | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
The Stretch | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Signature | The Secretariat | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Preserve Lexington | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Hub Limestone | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Belmont Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lexington is under $1,644.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lexington is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Downtown Lexington costs $3,672.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lexington?
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 15 regular apartments in Downtown Lexington 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 Downtown Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lexington have an average cost of $1,076 which is $2,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lexington.
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