
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elsmere Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (34 Rentals)
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122 Hagerman Ct

117 Hagerman Ct

261 Lyndhurst Pl

759 Dakota St

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823 Whitney Ave

MXWL
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159 Rand Ave

Artek Lofts

The Flats at 345

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Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases

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Park Plaza Apartments

312 S Upper St

576 E Third St
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767 Maple Ave

556 W Fifth St

566 N Martin Luther King Blvd

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524 W Third St

419 E Fifth St

271 Lexington Ave
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620 N Limestone

616 Bellaire Ave
Elsmere Park, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elsmere Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsmere Park Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $1,195 | $1,795 |
| Elsmere Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $700 | $2,486 |
| Elsmere Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $900 | $2,159 |
| Elsmere Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $1,000 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elsmere Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Elsmere Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elsmere Park area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Artek Lofts priced from $1,180. Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Elsmere Park apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| The Flats at 345 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere Park, KY
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere Park area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Imperial in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $796. The second greatest value Elsmere Park 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 Elsmere Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| The Flats at 345 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 326 E High St, Unit 2 | 326 E High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
| MXWL | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
| Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elsmere Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elsmere Park is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elsmere Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elsmere Park is Artek Lofts which is listed at $1,180, while the average apartment in Elsmere Park costs $1,756.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elsmere Park?
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 16 regular apartments in Elsmere Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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