Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Idle Hour Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Idle Hour Villas

2129-2213 Coburn BlvdLexington, KY 40502
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Hartford Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

1598 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Lakeview Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Estates

164 Lakeshore DrLexington, KY 40502
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3Fifty8
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3Fifty8

358 B Duke RdLexington, KY 40502
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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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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Covington Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Place

2400 Woodhill DrLexington, KY 40509
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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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Derby Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Pointe

1218 Winburn DrLexington, KY 40511
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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VALORE AT THE BAXTER
1 Bedroom Apartments

VALORE AT THE BAXTER

1597 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Fox Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

1840 Mccullough DrLexington, KY 40511
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East Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at BelleFontaine Apartment Homes priced from $685. The Landing at Lex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
The Townhomes and Flats at FontaineBuilding A1BR,1BA$845
Shorelake Apartments - Recently Remodeled!Medium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$910
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1,045
1809 at WinchesterA1 Cannock - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,086
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,090
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, KY

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lexington area is the $1.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alcove at Russell in the in the Winburn neighborhood starting from $1,488. The second greatest value East Lexington apartment is the Euclid Model at MidTown Apartments starting at $1,570 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alcove at RussellThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
MidTown ApartmentsEuclid2BR,2BA$1.84
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.11
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.40
Life at LexingtonCypress1BR,1BA$1.57
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10
Shorelake Apartments - Recently Remodeled!Medium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes1-11BR,1BA$1.60

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East Lexington, Lexington, KY

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kentucky including East Lexington, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Lexington Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lexington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Lexington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lexington is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lexington?

The cheapest apartment in East Lexington is BelleFontaine Apartment Homes which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in East Lexington costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 10 regular apartments in East Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Lexington

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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