Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (15 Rentals)

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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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Fox Run Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

1840 Mccullough DrLexington, KY 40511
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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 Studio unit found at Matador North Apartments priced from $800. Valore at the Baxter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Outer East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Matador North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Valore at the Baxter1B1B1BR,1BA$835
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$910
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$920
The Ascent1555Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Lexington, KY

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Lexington area is the $1.16 price per square foot Elite 2 BR Model at Prime Hamburg Apartments in the in the Liberty Area neighborhood starting from $1,085. The second greatest value Outer East Lexington apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Dawn Run Apartments starting at $1,020 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Eastland Parkway 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.
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsElite 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.16
The Dawn Run Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.11
Alcove at Russell Cave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Matador North Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.34
1809 at WinchesterA2 Maxima - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Valore at the Baxter1B1B1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Lexington, Lexington, KY

Ranked #57

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Lexington Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Lexington is Valore at the Baxter which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Outer East Lexington costs $1,329.

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 $200 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Lexington.

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