Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $900 (16 Rentals)

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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 Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing priced from $770. 562 Woodland Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
562 Woodland Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$935
The Axis at 1435StudioStudio,1BA$970
MidTown ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lexington area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Downtown Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/ Study Model at Limestone Square/Medical Villas starting at $1,240 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Montclair 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.
Latitude Lexington525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Limestone Square/Medical Villas2 Bedroom w/ Study2BR,2BA$1.31
The Flats at 345Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.88
326 E High St, Unit 2326 E High St3BR,1BA$1.67
Belmont Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.36
562 Woodland Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.03
The Axis at 1435Studio CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lexington?

There are currently 490 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,345. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lexington ranging from $995 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lexington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lexington ranges from $995 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,301.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Lexington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Lexington range from $1,000 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

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