
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic South Hill Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $635 (22 Rentals)
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807 Press Ave, Unit 1

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860 S Broadway

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127 Gazette Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $1,340 | $1,000 | $1,493 |
| Historic South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $765 | $3,237 |
| Historic South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $999 | $2,632 |
| Historic South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $1,000 | $1,422 |
| Historic South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $799 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 22 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 4 Beds unit found at Hub Limestone priced from $924. MXWL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Historic South Hill apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Limestone | 4x3 Lite VIP Balcony | 4BR,3BA | $924 |
| MXWL | S1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,000 |
| Hub Lexington Upper | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $1,159 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Gateway Lofts Lexington | Young | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic South Hill, KY
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic South Hill area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Lexington Upper in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Historic South Hill apartment is the 2x2 Model at 260 Lexington Avenue starting at $1,875 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Lexington Upper | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 260 Lexington Avenue | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Limestone Square/Medical Villas | 2 Bedroom w/ Study | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Latitude Lexington | 525: 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Lex | 2x2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 168 Montmullin St, Unit 168 Montmullin | 168 Montmullin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| MidTown Apartments | Euclid | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 127 Gazette Ave, Unit 1 | 127 Gazette Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Hub Limestone | 2x1 Murphy VIP | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Kampus Properties STUDENT HOUSING | STUDENT ONLY STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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3.0Pet 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 $1,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Historic South Hill is MXWL which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Historic South Hill costs $1,462.
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 23 regular apartments in Historic South Hill 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 Historic South Hill?
Cheap apartments in Historic South Hill have an average cost of $1,091 which is $371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic South Hill.
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