Cheap Homes for Rent in East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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161 Preston Ave

LexingtonKY40502

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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
Shorelake ApartmentsMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, KY

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lexington area is the $1.57 price per square foot B1 Justify - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 1809 at Winchester in the in the Liberty Area neighborhood starting from $1,667. The second greatest value East Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Double Tree Apartments starting at $935 with a $1.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1809 at WinchesterB1 Justify - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The Dawn Run Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Rosetown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20
Eastland Hills ApartmentsElite 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.21
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Shorelake ApartmentsMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes1-11BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lexington, Lexington, KY

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lexington?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, KY with pricing that ranges from $625 to $1,850. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lexington ranging from $1,250 to $3,300.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lexington ranges from $1,250 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,917.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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