
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic South Hill Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Park Plaza Apartments

312 S Upper St

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650 S Mill St, Unit #118 650 S Mill St.

200 Transcript Ave

390 S Upper St

508 Dunaway St, Unit 508 Dunaway

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Kampus Heights

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Kampus Park

271 Lexington Ave

260 Lexington Ave

585 S Upper St
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Historic South Hill, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic South Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic South Hill Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $1,289 | $3,772 |
| Historic South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $885 | $10,000+ |
| Historic South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $999 | $5,518 |
| Historic South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $1,009 | $1,875 |
| Historic South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $739 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic South Hill Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Historic South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic South Hill area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at MidTown Apartments priced from $1,280. Park Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,289. Here are the most affordable Historic South Hill apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidTown Apartments | Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Gateway Lofts Lexington | Young | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic South Hill, KY
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic South Hill area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Historic South Hill apartment is the Limestone Model at MidTown Apartments starting at $1,280 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude Lexington | 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| MidTown Apartments | Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Gateway Lofts Lexington | Young | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric South Hill, Lexington, KY
Ranked #68
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic South Hill is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Historic South Hill is MidTown Apartments which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in Historic South Hill costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic South Hill?
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 11 regular apartments in Historic South Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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