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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southern Heights Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $849 | $2,380 |
Southern Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $610 | $2,128 |
Southern Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $1,050 | $1,950 |
Southern Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
Southern Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,700 | $2,700 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canter Pointe | Secretariat - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
MidTown Apartments | Euclid | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Rivers at Bluegrass | Renovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Trifecta on Red Mile | Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
1729 Midtown (Pre-Leasing for June 2025) | 1x1 B 11U-Reg) | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
Studios340 - All Inclusive Pricing | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.16 |
VELO - Waller Avenue | FULLY FURNISHED, NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE ST... | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern Heights, Lexington, KY
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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