Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (136 Rentals)

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Southeast Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 Southeast Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
LongwoodJeffery2BR,2BA$730
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
CedarwoodJonahStudio,1BA$749
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$760
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$840
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$859
Shorelake ApartmentsMedium 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Lexington, KY

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Lexington area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Pines in the in the Boone Creek neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southeast Lexington apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Shillito Park Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pines3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Shillito Park Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den2BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Colony at the OaksThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.21
4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682Covered front porch2BR,1BA$1.09
The Dawn Run Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.11
Preakness ApartmentsP11U1BR,1BA$1.03
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
Rosetown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Lexington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Lexington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Lexington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Lexington is under $860.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Lexington is BelleFontaine Apartment Homes which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Southeast Lexington costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 70 regular apartments in 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 Southeast Lexington?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Lexington have an average cost of $464 which is $2,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Lexington.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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