
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer East Lexington area of Lexington.


500 Ohio St

Caballo Crossing

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Matador North Apartments

Prime Hamburg Apartments

Double Tree Apartments

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The Ascent1555
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Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl

Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.

Alcove at Russell

2017 St Michael Dr, Unit 4

1809 at Winchester

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The Paddock Apartments

2548 Danielle Ln
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Hartford Place

Courtside Apartments

Parkway Manor

Heritage Hills

1809 Gerald Dr

Valore at the Baxter

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Derby Pointe

1854 Augusta Dr

Arlington Lofts

1833 1/2 Marietta Dr

Fox Run Apartments

633 Ohio St

1816 Chatsworth Dr
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Alcove at Russell Cave

1811 Dalton Ct
Outer East Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Lexington Studio Apartments | $788 | $625 | $945 |
| Outer East Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $695 | $1,590 |
| Outer East Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $858 | $2,003 |
| Outer East Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,020 | $2,121 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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 Courtside Apartments priced from $725. The Dawn Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Outer East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtside Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Ascent1555 | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Alcove at Russell | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Alcove at Russell Cave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Lexington, KY
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Lexington area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. in the in the Shriners neighborhood starting from $1,205. The second greatest value Outer East Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated Model at Double Tree Apartments starting at $1,035 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Shriners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Alcove at Russell | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Alcove at Russell Cave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1809 at Winchester | A2 Maxima - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Courtside Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $1,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East Lexington is Courtside Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Outer East Lexington costs $1,687.
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 16 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 $415 which is $1,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Lexington.
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