
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $795 (8 Rentals)


The Studios at Belmont
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Downtown Lexington
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Lexington by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!
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Learn about Lexington and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart
Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,364 | $795 | $2,149 |
Downtown Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $570 | $4,732 |
Downtown Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $800 | $1,986 |
Downtown Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $820 | $5,927 |
Downtown Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,700 | $2,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lexington is under $1,253.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lexington is The Studios at Belmont which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Lexington costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 24 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lexington have an average cost of $1,598 which is $1,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lexington.
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