Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $900 (21 Rentals)

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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 Lexington priced from $745. The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$935
The Axis at 1435StudioStudio,1BA$970
Preserve LexingtonA11BR,1BA$1,021
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY

As of June 06, 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 Two Bedroom Model at The Flats at 345 starting at $1,775 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential 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
The Flats at 345Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.88
326 E High St, Unit 2326 E High St3BR,1BA$1.67
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Belmont Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.36
Preserve LexingtonA21BR,1BA$2.34
MidTown ApartmentsLimestone1BR,1BA$2.67
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 489 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, KY with pricing that ranges from $695 to $11,680. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lexington ranging from $925 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 $925 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,774.

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 $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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