
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $745 (27 Rentals)


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South Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,364 | $895 | $2,380 |
South Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $745 | $2,847 |
South Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $950 | $3,186 |
South Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,300 | $3,945 |
South Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $2,450 | $2,700 |
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Getting Around the South Lexington Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lexington is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in South Lexington is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in South Lexington costs $3,672.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 7 regular apartments in South 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 South Lexington?
Cheap apartments in South Lexington have an average cost of $1,194 which is $2,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lexington.
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