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$1,800 / Month

261 Simpson Ave

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Lexington, KY 40504

2 Weeks Ago
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Under 30 minutes

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    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,025 sq ft

261 Simpson Ave
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About This Home

*Available to sign a lease on October 31, 2025 for the August 2026-July 2027 school year. Please note this unit is only available for video showings due to resident restrictions. This spacious three bedroom condo is located just around the corner from Campus and includes a parking spot! Quickly walk to any location around campus as well as endless restaurants and shops! This unit includes a washer and dryer inside the condo, no trips to the laundromat. A spacious and open layout makes this large condo feel even larger. The walls are painted in neutral tones perfect for decorating and and beautiful flooring is featured throughout! This is a NO SMOKING home. Smoking is not permitted inside the house, garage, or any other structure that is considered a part of the property. Type: Condo Security Deposit: One Month's Rent Administrative Fees: A non-refundable application fee is charged per applicant. A $100 Move in Admin Fee is charged with a signed lease. Appliances: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher. Laundry: Washer/Dryer Heat: Electric Basement: No Utilities: Residents are responsible to pay all of the utilities: Electric, Water, Sewer, and Garbage. Pets and policy: NO PETS! Fenced Yard: No Mowing: residents are not responsible for all yard maintenance, including mowing. Schools: Please confirm all school districts with your local school board. Parking: 1 Parking spot provided.

261 Simpson Ave is a house located in Fayette County and the 40504 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Fayette County attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Neighborhood

West Lexington is an unpretentious suburban sector of Kentucky’s biggest college town. The area’s east side is just a couple of blocks away from the University of Kentucky campus, making it a prime location for students, faculty, and staff to find various apartments and houses available for rent. The exceptionally affordable rental rates add to the area’s appeal for many current and future residents as well.

Wildcat fans will appreciate the fact that much of this area is close enough to reach Commonwealth Stadium on foot. Of course, the various university libraries, schools, and arts centers are also within easy walking distance or a short drive from West Lexington.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Kentucky
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Transylvania University
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
National College, Lexington
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Kentucky State University
Drive: 35 min 25.6 mi
261 Simpson Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from University of Kentucky. It is also near Transylvania University and National College, Lexington.
Schools
Picadome Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Morton Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Lafayette High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Lexington Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Ss Peter & Paul School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Sayre School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

261 Simpson Ave is near Blue Grass, located 7.6 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Blue Grass
 Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 261 Simpson Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Simpson Center
Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
South Broadway Marketplace
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Tattersall's Shoppes
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
261 Simpson Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Explorium
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Waveland State Historic Site
 Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
Kentucky Horse Park
 Drive: 17 min 11.0 mi
261 Simpson Ave has 4 parks within 11.0 miles, including Explorium, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, and Waveland State Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
University of Kentucky Hospital
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Baptist Health Lexington
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Eastern State Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
261 Simpson Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is University of Kentucky Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Blue Grass Army Depot
Drive: 63 min 35.1 mi
Louisville Naval Ordinance Station
Drive: 98 min 78.7 mi
Fort Knox
Drive: 103 min 80.5 mi
261 Simpson Ave has 3 military bases within 80.5 miles, the nearest is Blue Grass Army Depot which is 35.1 miles away and a 63 minute drive.

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