Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Outer East Lexington area of Lexington.

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Hartford Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

1598 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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Derby Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Pointe

1218 Winburn DrLexington, KY 40511
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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VALORE AT THE BAXTER
1 Bedroom Apartments

VALORE AT THE BAXTER

1597 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Outer East Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Caballo Crossing priced from $700. Eastland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Eastland Hillseast2.12BR,1BA$799
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$900
The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl.Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$925
MidTown ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Lexington, KY

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Lexington area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alcove at Russell in the in the Winburn neighborhood starting from $1,376. The second greatest value Outer East Lexington apartment is the east2.1 Model at Eastland Hills starting at $799 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Liberty Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alcove at RussellThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Eastland Hillseast2.12BR,1BA$0.86
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$1.06
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.38
Life at LexingtonCypress1BR,1BA$1.57
1624 Jennifer Rd, Unit 1081624 Jennifer Rd1BR,1BA$1.31
1809 at WinchesterA2 Maxima - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Outer East Lexington, Lexington, KY

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Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Lexington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Lexington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Lexington is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Lexington?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Lexington is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Outer East Lexington costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Lexington?

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 8 regular apartments in Outer East Lexington 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 Outer East Lexington?

Cheap apartments in Outer East Lexington have an average cost of $1,177 which is $2,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Lexington.

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