Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (4 Rentals)

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1356 Royalty Ct
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1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Southern Heights, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Heights, KY

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot Secretariat - 2x2 Model at Canter Pointe in the in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Southern Heights apartment is the Euclid Model at MidTown Apartments starting at $1,570 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canter PointeSecretariat - 2x22BR,2BA$1.24
MidTown ApartmentsEuclid2BR,2BA$1.84
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Trifecta on Red MileTrifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
1729 Midtown (Pre-Leasing for June 2025)1x1 B 11U-Reg)1BR,1BA$2.95
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.12
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.70
Studios340 - All Inclusive PricingFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$4.16
VELO - Waller AvenueFULLY FURNISHED, NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE ST...1BR,1BA$3.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Heights, Lexington, KY

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Heights Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southern Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Heights is under $1,570.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Heights is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Southern Heights costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Heights?

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 13 regular apartments in Southern Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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