Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (30 Rentals)

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The Ascent1555
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$975 - $1,395
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$975 - $1,395

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The Ascent1555

1555 Eastland PkyLexington, KY 40505
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The Paddock Apartments
$1,195 - $1,345
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The Paddock Apartments

416 Hollow Creek RdLexington, KY 40511
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Hartford Place
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Hartford Place

1598 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505

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Imperial
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

115 W Loudon AveLexington, KY 40508
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Valore at the Baxter
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valore at the Baxter

1597 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Derby Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Pointe

1218 Winburn DrLexington, KY 40511
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109 Withers Ave
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109 Withers Ave

109 Withers AveLexington, KY 40505
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, 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 The Dawn Run Apartments priced from $790. Imperial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $796. Here are the most affordable Outer East Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio XLStudio,1BA$790
Imperial3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$796
109 Withers Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$910
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsElite 1 BR1BR,1BA$975
The Ascent1555Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$975
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1,025
Alcove at Russell1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Alcove at Russell Cave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Lexington, KY

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Lexington area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Imperial in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $796. The second greatest value Outer East Lexington apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Paddock Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Winburn 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.
Imperial3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.83
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.26
1809 at WinchesterA4 Alysheba - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Alcove at Russell1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Alcove at Russell Cave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.38
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsElite 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.31
109 Withers Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.21
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio XLStudio ,1BA$1.32

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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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Lexington is 109 Withers Ave which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Outer East Lexington costs $1,858.

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 5 regular apartments in Outer East Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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