1729 Midtown
1729 Nicholasville Rd,
Lexington, KY 40503
$1,325 - $1,800
Studio - 2 Beds
Southern Heights
Lexington, KY
Southern Heights - Lexington, KY Area Guide
A terrific neighborhood near the University of Kentucky
Great Location
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Nightlife
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Sports
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Accessible
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College Town
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Ideal for students looking for a short commute to campus, the Southern Heights neighborhood is only a 20-minute walk and a four-minute drive to the University of Kentucky campus. If you’re a Kentucky Wildcats fan, you’ll love rentals in this area because the neighborhood is less than 10 minutes from the University of Kentucky’s sports facilities, including Kroger Field. Southern Heights is also near thriving nightlife and entertainment spots such as Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube, a bar offering global beers and beach volleyball. Experience and enjoy nostalgia at Malibu Jack’s where you can play arcade games, play mini-golf, and ride go-karts. Looking for outdoor adventure in Lexington’s urban jungle? Walk to over The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, located right in middle of the neighborhood. Overall, Southern Heights is a perfect rental area for students and those looking for close proximity to Lexington’s biggest attractions.
Transportation
50
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
65
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
74
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
- Explorium
- Waveland State Historic Site
- Kentucky Horse Park
- Boone Station State Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Blue Grass
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