
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Caballo Crossing

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The Landing at Lex

The Townhomes and Flats at Fontaine

Shorelake Apartments

1005 N Broadway
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The Ascent1555

Double Tree Apartments

2128 Will Fant Dr
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East Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lexington Studio Apartments | $999 | $625 | $1,745 |
East Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $700 | $1,370 |
East Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $800 | $3,000 |
East Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $875 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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. Caballo Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BelleFontaine Apartment Homes | 0-1 | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Landing at Lex | Land1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Shorelake Apartments | Small 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Ascent1555 | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Eastland Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 SM | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, KY
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lexington area is the $1.56 price per square foot B4 Secretariat plus garage - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 1809 at Winchester in the in the Liberty Area neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value East Lexington apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl starting at $1,329 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Shriners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1809 at Winchester | B4 Secretariat plus garage - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Life at Lexington | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 SM | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Eastland Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Landing at Lex | Land1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Shorelake Apartments | Medium 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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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®
58 / 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?
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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 $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in East Lexington is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Lexington costs $1,329.
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 7 regular apartments in East 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 East Lexington?
Cheap apartments in East Lexington have an average cost of $256 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lexington.
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