
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $595 (30 Rentals)


358 E 2nd St

Caballo Crossing

1826 Marietta Dr

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The Landing at Lex

Shorelake Apartments - Recently Remodeled!

118 St Ann Dr

208 Lakeshore Dr

1318 Highland Park Dr
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468 N Limestone

The Dawn Run Apartments

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Rose Tower Apartments
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East Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,110 | $625 | $1,745 |
East Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $595 | $1,995 |
East Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $799 | $2,420 |
East Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $875 | $2,700 |
East Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,700 | $2,700 |
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Getting Around the East Lexington Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 East Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lexington is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in East Lexington is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in East Lexington costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 14 regular apartments in East 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 East Lexington?
Cheap apartments in East Lexington have an average cost of $1,158 which is $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lexington.
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