Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic South Hill Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
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Medical Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Villas

180 Leader AveLexington, KY 40508
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260 Lexington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260 Lexington Ave

260 Lexington AveLexington, KY 40508
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535 S Upper St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

535 S Upper St

535 S Upper StLexington, KY 40508

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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
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235 Stone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

235 Stone Ave

235 Stone AveLexington, KY 40508
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267 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

267 Lexington Ave

267 Lexington AveLexington, KY 40508

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185 E Maxwell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

185 E Maxwell St

185 E Maxwell StLexington, KY 40508

Historic South Hill, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic South Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic South Hill area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at Park Plaza Apartments priced from $1,120. 524 & 525 Angliana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,404. Here are the most affordable Historic South Hill apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
524 & 525 Angliana525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,404
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic South Hill, KY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic South Hill area is the $1.55 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Historic South Hill apartment is the 525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath Model at 524 & 525 Angliana starting at $1,404 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$1.55
524 & 525 Angliana525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic South Hill, Lexington, KY

Ranked #78

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Historic South Hill Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic South Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Historic South Hill is Park Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Historic South Hill costs $3,345.

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