Cheap Apartments for Rent in the M L King Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Learn about Lexington and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart

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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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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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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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M L King, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available M L King Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the M L King area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Caballo Crossing priced from $700. Rose Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable M L King apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Studios at Belmont - ALL UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR RenovationsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in M L King, KY

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the M L King area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $858. The second greatest value M L King apartment is the One Bedrooms Model at Studios340 - All Inclusive Pricing starting at $1,795 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for M L King apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Studios340 - All Inclusive PricingOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.72
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR RenovationsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
The Flats at 345325 Large One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.25
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
MidTown ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$2.52
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.70
The Studios at Belmont - ALL UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

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M L King, Lexington, KY

Ranked #57

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap M L King Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in M L King?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in M L King?

The cheapest apartment in M L King is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in M L King costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in M L King?

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 9 regular apartments in M L King 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

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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.

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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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