Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (94 Rentals)

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Outer Southeast Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at Longwood priced from $635. BelleFontaine Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LongwoodThe BristolStudio,1BA$635
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
CedarwoodJonahStudio,1BA$749
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$840
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Shorelake ApartmentsMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Landing at Malabu852 Malabu - Newly-Renovated One Bedroom Apartm...1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Lexington, KY

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Lexington area is the $1.22 price per square foot 100 Mcdowell Rd Model at 100 Mcdowell Rd, Unit 201 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Lexington apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Tates Creek Crossings starting at $1,381 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Mcdowell Rd, Unit 201100 Mcdowell Rd2BR,2BA$1.22
Tates Creek Crossings3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.02
2801 Styx Ct, Unit 28012801 Styx Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Yugo Lexington Campus Court2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.23
Squire Mill Town Homes2 Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.18
3324 Wood Valley Ct, Unit B3324 Wood Valley Ct2BR,1BA$1.23
Hub Lexington Upper3x33BR,3BA$1.17
Townhomes & Flats at FontaineClassic2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Callaway2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.30
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer Southeast Lexington, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southeast Lexington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast Lexington is under $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington is BelleFontaine Apartment Homes which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington costs $3,680.

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

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast Lexington have an average cost of $2,767 which is $913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Lexington.

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