
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (143 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Southeast Lexington area of Lexington.


Shorelake Apartments

Townhomes & Flats at Fontaine

Lansdowne Grove Apartments

Tates Creek Village

562 Woodland Ave

Lansdowne Apartments

Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing

Tates Creek Crossings

Chelsea Apartments
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Brookhaven Apartments

1197 Appian Crossing Way

Rivers at Bluegrass

Crescent at Shadeland Apartments

208 Lakeshore Dr

3704 Hacker Ct

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The Champion at Bluegrass Apartments

The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL

Cove Lake Village Apartments

Patchen Place
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460 Lenney Dr

Lexington Square

Breckinridge Court

The Callaway

The Axis at 1435

Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl

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Town & Country Apartments

Mt. Tabor Apartments

Regency Apartments at Southland

Landing at Malabu
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807 Press Ave, Unit 1

2016 Cornerstone Dr

Canter Pointe

Vetra Lexington

Park Thirty99

Element

MXWL

148 Shawnee Pl

Hideaway

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MAA Lakepointe

The Metropolitan

Brandywine

Veridian Lexington

Saddle Run Townhomes

The Studios at Patchen - FREE Utilities

Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.

Stoney Brooke Apartments

MAA Village

Creeks on Kirklevington
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Outer Southeast Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southeast Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $825 | $1,855 |
| Outer Southeast Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $795 | $2,999 |
| Outer Southeast Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $925 | $5,950 |
| Outer Southeast Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,000 | $3,591 |
| Outer Southeast Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,000 | $2,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 143 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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 BelleFontaine Apartment Homes priced from $685. Lansdowne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BelleFontaine Apartment Homes | 0-1 | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Lansdowne Apartments | Small 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 562 Woodland Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| VELO Lexington | FULLY FURNISHED, NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE ST... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lexington Villas | LV11 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Chelsea Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Rivers at Bluegrass | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Lexington, KY
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Lexington area is the $1.31 price per square foot Stretch Out and Settle In To This 3 Bedroom, 2 ... Model at Barrel Oaks Apartments in the in the Stonewall Community neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Lexington apartment is the Camarillo Model at Saddle Run Townhomes starting at $1,175 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel Oaks Apartments | Stretch Out and Settle In To This 3 Bedroom, 2 ... | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Saddle Run Townhomes | Camarillo | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Bridle Creek Apartments | B1 Fayette - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Brandywine | 2 Bed Small | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Limestone Square/Medical Villas | 2 Bedroom w/ Study | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Veridian Lexington | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Malabu Terrace Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Rivers at Bluegrass | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Patchen Place | One Bedroom Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $935.
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 $1,349.
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 21 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 $959 which is $390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Lexington.
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