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Barrel Oaks Apartments
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$969 - $1,399
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Barrel Oaks Apartments

249 E Reynolds RdLexington, KY 40517
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305 E Maxwell St, Unit #1
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305 E Maxwell St, Unit #1

305 E Maxwell StLexington, KY 40508
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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 BelleFontaine Apartment Homes priced from $685. Longwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
LongwoodJeffery2BR,2BA$730
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
CedarwoodJonahStudio,1BA$749
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)1BR,1BA$765
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$819
Townhomes & Flats at FontaineBuilding A1BR,1BA$845
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Lexington, KY

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Lexington area is the $0.76 price per square foot Estate Home Model at Saddlebrook at Tates Creek in the in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Lexington apartment is the House Model at MidTown Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Montclair 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.
Saddlebrook at Tates CreekEstate Home4BR,5BA$0.76
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$0.92
Lakewood Park Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.25
Hideaway2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Champion at Bluegrass ApartmentsGalliant Fox3BR,2BA$1.31
The Colony at the OaksThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Brandywine2 Bed Large2BR,2BA$1.23
The MetropolitanBarton2BR,2BA$1.25
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $850.

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 $4,600.

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 51 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 $494 which is $4,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Lexington.

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