Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
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3Fifty8
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3Fifty8

358 B Duke RdLexington, KY 40502
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Kampus Heights
Studio Apartments

Kampus Heights

350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508
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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Columbia Heights, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Rose Tower Apartments priced from $850. Park Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Studios340 - All Inclusive PricingSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,255
1729 Midtown (Pre-Leasing for June 2025)One Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, KY

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.08 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2x1 A Model at Hub Limestone starting at $1,255 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$1.08
Hub Limestone2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.72
559 S Limestone, Unit 202559 S Limestone2BR,1BA$2.31
1729 Midtown (Pre-Leasing for June 2025)One Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.65
Limestone Square/Medical VillasMedical Villas (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.44
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93
Hub Lexington UpperMurphy AStudio ,1BA$3.99
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.70
The Studios at BelmontStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights, Lexington, KY

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Rose Tower Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia 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 15 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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