
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elsmere Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (35 Rentals)
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261 Lyndhurst Pl

Rosetown Apartments

346 E 2nd St

402 Gunn St

823 Whitney Ave

547 N Broadway

Artek Lofts
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The Flats at 345

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Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases

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Park Plaza Apartments

170 E Loudon Ave

163 Old Georgetown St, Unit 202

312 S Upper St

706 Lancaster Ave

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326 E High St, Unit 2
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330 Newtown Apartments

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633 Ohio St

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524 W Third St

246 Warnock St

426 E Fifth St

811 Shelby Ave

271 Lexington Ave

419 E Fifth St

653 Jackson St

620 N Limestone
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260 Lexington Avenue

434 N Martin Luther King Blvd

211 E Sixth St
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 | $1,412 | $1,195 | $1,795 |
| Elsmere Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $695 | $2,486 |
| Elsmere Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $900 | $2,159 |
| Elsmere Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,000 | $1,945 |
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There are currently 35 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 June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere Park area is the $1.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Flats at 345 in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Elsmere Park apartment is the 326 E High St Model at 326 E High St, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElsmere Park, Lexington, KY
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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 $1,775.
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 4 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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