
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (160 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Lexington area of Lexington.


The Dawn Run Apartments

Longwood

261 Lyndhurst Pl

VELO - Waller Avenue

Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments

1921 Oxford Cir

1901 Apartment Homes

2343 Harrodsburg Rd
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Townhomes & Flats at Fontaine

The Colony at the Oaks

2074 Fairmont Ct

Rosetown Apartments

Shorelake Apartments

Kampus Properties STUDENT HOUSING - 2024-'25

4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682

337 S Broadway Park

2824 Ryan Cir

Raintree Apartments
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Tates Creek Village

Lansdowne Apartments

Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing

Davis Park Station

Double Tree Apartments

1862 Marietta Dr

Tates Creek Crossings

262 N Broadway

Cove Lake Village Apartments
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The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL

Flats at Turfland

Chelsea Apartments

268 E Loudon Ave

1197 Appian Crossing Way

Eastland Hills Apartments

Breckinridge Court

The Metropolitan

The Racquet Club Apartments
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The Ascent1555

Mount Tabor Townhouses

Hideaway

Flats at 2875

The Vue Lexington

Canter Pointe

Mt. Tabor Apartments

EAGLE CREEK TOWNHOMES
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Southeast Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $625 | $1,745 |
| Southeast Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $595 | $3,199 |
| Southeast Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $825 | $5,699 |
| Southeast Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $999 | $3,400 |
| Southeast Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $739 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 160 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BelleFontaine Apartment Homes | 0-1 | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Longwood | Jeffery | 2BR,2BA | $730 |
| VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cedarwood | Jonah | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682 | Covered front porch | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Raintree Apartments | Willow - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Lexington, KY
As of December 06, 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 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den Model at Tates Creek Crossings starting at $1,181 with a $1.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Tates Creek Crossings | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| The Colony at the Oaks | The Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Landing at Lex | Land2.15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| 4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682 | Covered front porch | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Rosetown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Eastland Hills Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $840.
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 $5,000.
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 74 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 $549 which is $4,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Lexington.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!




