Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (82 Rentals)

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Outer Southeast Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedarwood priced from $574. BelleFontaine Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CedarwoodThe Hampton1BR,1BA$574
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Flats at FontaineBuilding CStudio,1BA$775
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsBOA 2/1.5 Signature Unit (Scarlett)2BR,1BA$800
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)1BR,1BA$810
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Lansdowne ApartmentsSmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Lexington, KY

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Lexington area is the $1.22 price per square foot Maple Model at Life at Lexington in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Lexington apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing starting at $1,250 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Boone Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Life at LexingtonMaple3BR,2BA$1.22
Richwood Bend - Affordable HousingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Squire Mill Town Homes2 Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.18
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Park Thirty992 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.15
The Callaway1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$1.20
The Champions at BluegrassSeattle Slew1BR,1BA$1.30
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.20
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
CedarwoodThe BristolStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer Southeast Lexington, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southeast Lexington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast Lexington is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington is Cedarwood which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Lexington costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southeast 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 8 regular apartments in Outer Southeast 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 Outer Southeast Lexington?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast Lexington have an average cost of $1,245 which is $2,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Lexington.

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