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Hi! I currently live in a small town in Kentucky and am looking to move to a more urban area. I initially thought to move to Louisville but I'm having trouble finding an affordable rental house in a decent neighborhood. For anyone familiar for Louisville, I was hoping to get into the Highlands/Crescent Hill, St. Matthews or Jeffersontown areas. I want to be close enough to have bars/restaurants within a short drive or walk but still be in an area with low crime. My max. monthly rental price is about $900 and I'm looking for a 2+br house to rent. Are there any areas in Lexington where I could find what I'm looking for?
There aren't any areas in Lexington that have that urban vibe and walkability that the Highlands/Crescent Hill/St. Matthews areas have. Maybe Chevy Chase and the area immediately south of downtown near UK's campus. There are a lot of students who live in this area though. Have you checked on craigslist for house rentals in Louisville? Also try looking in Clifton or parts of Germantown (in Louisville).
I think it may be hard to find a decent house with a location like that for $900. Pesonally, I don't think Lexington has much of an urban vibe, which is one reason I like it. But for you, Louisville may be more appealing.
Everything is relative. Much of Lexington will be urban for you if you're coming from a small town. Both of the previous posters are correct in that there are much fewer areas in Lexington that have an urban feel the way Old Louisville or the Bardstown Rd corridor do in Louisville. There are some aeras, however. Look into the Euclid/Ashland/High street area as well as the downtown area of Lexington. There are some nice apartments in the area between UK and downtown and there is a nice area between Short and 3rd (b/w downtown and Transy) that is safe. There are also several apartments right downtown.
I would look into renting an apartment or townhouse in either Louisville or Lexington as a house in either city in those areas will be more than $900. Plus, there's less upkeep in an apartment. Sometimes houses require you to keep the lawn maintained.
Hi! I currently live in a small town in Kentucky and am looking to move to a more urban area. I initially thought to move to Louisville but I'm having trouble finding an affordable rental house in a decent neighborhood. For anyone familiar for Louisville, I was hoping to get into the Highlands/Crescent Hill, St. Matthews or Jeffersontown areas. I want to be close enough to have bars/restaurants within a short drive or walk but still be in an area with low crime. My max. monthly rental price is about $900 and I'm looking for a 2+br house to rent. Are there any areas in Lexington where I could find what I'm looking for?
In short, no. There is nothing in Lexington that can even come close to the urbanity in Louisville. I also disagree that Louisville rentals are more expensive. Where are you looking? If you want urban and walkable, move to those areas in Louisville as your gut told you.
Lex is a great town, just much smaller and different. I am really not sure why Lexington and Louisville get mentioned in the same breath. I certainly would not compare Louisville to a much larger city three times its size like Seattle.
In short, no. There is nothing in Lexington that can even come close to the urbanity in Louisville. I also disagree that Louisville rentals are more expensive. Where are you looking? If you want urban and walkable, move to those areas in Louisville as your gut told you.
Lex is a great town, just much smaller and different. I am really not sure why Lexington and Louisville get mentioned in the same breath. I certainly would not compare Louisville to a much larger city three times its size like Seattle.
Because people in Lexington for some reason think that their town is on par with Louisville in most regards. It isn't.
Louisville should not be mentioned in the same breath as Lexington.
Both the Louisville and Northern Ky urban areas emulate what the rest of the country has become. But if you want to experience the real ambiance of Kentucky, the true Southern charm and style of hospitality, then Lexington stand alone.
Some people want to be from Louisville, I want to be far from Louisville.
I am really not sure why Lexington and Louisville get mentioned in the same breath. I certainly would not compare Louisville to a much larger city three times its size like Seattle.
Probably because they are the two largest cities in the state and are just 80 miles apart; whereas Louisville and Seattle are about 1,900 miles apart. It's not such a stretch for someone who's considering a move to a larger city in KY to ask about the 2 biggest ones.
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Originally Posted by cartomanlex
Louisville should not be mentioned in the same breath as Lexington.
Both the Louisville and Northern Ky urban areas emulate what the rest of the country has become. But if you want to experience the real ambiance of Kentucky, the true Southern charm and style of hospitality, then Lexington stand alone.
Some people want to be from Louisville, I want to be far from Louisville.
There are plenty of affordable 2 bedroom houses in Louisville. This one is in the Lyndon area which is just minutes from the interstate and the two best malls in Louisville-
http://image.rentalhouses.com/imgr/adbe0502a999bc04ebd3dc6caded565c/150-200 (broken link)
3bd, 2ba $795
1318 Mark Trail Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
This ranch home has been remodeled, previously. ...
Send me an email & I'll give you a link to a rental database.
Regards.
I have recently read some of the older threads on here and one that comes to mind after reading this thread is "Does rural Kentucky hate Louisville?". I enjoy visiting both Lexington and Louisville and have no hometown bias as I live in neither one. Louisville would suit the needs of someone looking for urbanity better, but I dont think Louisville is on this whole other level that some people like to put it on. Lexington is not on par when it comes to population and urbanity, but Louisville is not on par with Lexington when it comes to education and growth. Lexington offers most of the same amenities that you can find in Louisville.
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