
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (35 Rentals)
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VELO - Waller Avenue

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921 N Broadway

Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community
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The Flats at 345
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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 | $1,335 | $795 | $1,745 |
Downtown Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $610 | $4,398 |
Downtown Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $800 | $4,812 |
Downtown Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $875 | $6,791 |
Downtown Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $739 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 35 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. Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. 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 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Flats at 345 | 325 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
524 & 525 Angliana | 525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,404 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY
As of July 31, 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 Standard 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 Standard | 4BR,3BA | $1.83 |
201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223 | 201 Price Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
The Stretch | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
524 & 525 Angliana | 525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Preserve Lexington | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Flats at 345 | 325 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,404.
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 $3,872.
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 22 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 $1,055 which is $2,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lexington.
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