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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the M L King Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (26 Rentals)
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218 E 7th St
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Rosetown Apartments
320 Elm Tree LnLexington, KY 40508
402 Gunn St
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The Oaks at Woodland
530 E High StLexington, KY 40502
227 E 7th St
LexingtonKY40508
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123 Montmullin St
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$1,180 - $1,5201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artek Lofts
159 Old Georgetown StLexington, KY 40508
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$1,190 - $1,8251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12
The Flats at 345
345 Blackburn AveLexington, KY 40508
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$1,195 - $1,795
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Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases
180 N Martin Luther King BlvdLexington, KY 40507
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Stonehurst Studios
256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Central Park Apartments
630 Central AveLexington, KY 40502
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Kampus Terraces
317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
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Kampus Heights
350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508
308 E 7th St
LexingtonKY40508
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Woodland Park Apartments - UTILITIES INCLUDED
184 Old Park AveLexington, KY 40502
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1 Bedroom Apartments
426 E High St
426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Matthews House Apartments
547 Breckenridge StLexington, KY 40508
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Arlington Lofts
1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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330 Newtown Apartments
330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
704 Jackson St
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633 Ohio St
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Rose Tower Apartments
137 Rose StLexington, KY 40507
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Central Christian Church Apartments
249 E Short StLexington, KY 40507
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524 W Third St
524 W Third StLexington, KY 40508
161 Wittland Ln
LexingtonKY40505
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M L King, Lexington, KY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in M L King?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| M L King Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $589 | $1,795 |
| M L King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $675 | $2,486 |
| M L King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $900 | $2,100 |
| M L King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,000 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the M L King Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available M L King Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the M L King area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks at Woodland priced from $1,071. Hub Lexington Upper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable M L King apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Hub Lexington Upper | 4x2 Mansion | 4BR,2BA | $1,115 |
| 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 | $1,279 |
| 260 Lexington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in M L King, KY
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the M L King area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2x2 VIP Model at Hub Lexington Upper in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value M L King apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 260 Lexington Avenue starting at $1,450 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for M L King apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hub Lexington Upper | 2x2 VIP | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 260 Lexington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
| Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap M L King Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in M L King?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in M L King is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in M L King?
The cheapest apartment in M L King is The Oaks at Woodland which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in M L King costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in M L King?
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 6 regular apartments in M L King that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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