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

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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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1356 Royalty Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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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
Student Housing
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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University Flats
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Flats

1160 University DrLexington, KY 40526
Student Housing
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Medical Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Villas

180 Leader AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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524 W Third St
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 W Third St

524 W Third StLexington, KY 40508
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Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
524 & 525 Angliana525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$1.55
Burley Properties4 x 3 Standard4BR,3BA$1.83
201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223201 Price Rd1BR,1BA$1.22
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
524 & 525 Angliana525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Preserve LexingtonA31BR,1BA$2.11
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY

Ranked #43

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Lexington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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