
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $910 (40 Rentals)


Regency Apartments at Southland

460 Lenney Dr

Barrel Oaks Apartments

Lansdowne Apartments

Vetra Lexington

Chelsea Apartments

The Wellington
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217-219-219 Norway St

The Callaway

The Vue Lexington

Rivers at Bluegrass

Lansdowne Grove Apartments

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413 Lenney Dr

Belmont Run Apartments

The Colony at the Oaks
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Bridle Creek Apartments

Element

Shillito Park Apartments

MAA Mansion

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Spring House on the Park

3500 Warwick Dr

Saddle Run Townhomes
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Beaumont Farms Apartments

Palomar View Apartments

127 Gazette Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Rabbit Run Apartments

rmLexington

763 Spring Meadows Dr

4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682

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University Flats

3573 Laredo Dr

494 Bob O Link Dr

476 Bob O Link Dr

590 Longview Dr

Palomar Stables

The Townhomes at Glasford Square
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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 | $1,423 | $750 | $2,632 |
| South Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $745 | $3,008 |
South Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $910 | $5,950 |
| South Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,399 | $3,693 |
| South Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,620 | $2,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lexington, Lexington, KY
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in South Lexington is Regency Apartments at Southland which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in South Lexington costs $4,272.
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 29 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 $766 which is $3,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lexington.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Lexington
Written by: Catrina Cowart
Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Lexington, Kentucky, and I'm happy to talk to you about some of the neighborhoods that I've found to be particularly charming in this small city.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.