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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Laundry hookups
- Off street parking
- Gas heat
- No smoking
- Fenced yard
- Great sized fenced in backyard
Location
1240 Embry Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508, United States
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Property Overview
Located in a highly regarded school district, this property offers convenient access to essential amenities, including nearby pet services. Notable features include a fenced yard, off-street parking, and gas heat, enhancing comfort and livability. With competitive value for money, it presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking a well-rounded residence in Lexington.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1240 Embry Avenue
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1240 Embry Avenue
This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence is located right behind the historic Red Mile Gaming facility. With a large backyard! With neutral paint throughout the house, residents are able to easily decorate throughout the home. Within a mile of downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky, this property has close access to many of Lexington's main highways, like New Circle Rd and Interstate 75, as well as many of Lexington's best restaurants. *Updated photos coming soon! 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: Single Family 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. Laundry: Hookups are provided in the unit, residents are responsible for supplying washer/dryer. Heat: Gas Basement: No Utilities: Residents are responsible to pay all of the utilities: Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, and Garbage. Pets and policy: Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. Non-refundable pet fee. Any damage caused by pets will be taken out of the residents security deposit. Fenced Yard: No Mowing: residents are responsible for all yard maintenance, including mowing. Schools: Please confirm all school districts with your local school board. Parking: Off street parking.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1240 Embry Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Zip code | 40508 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Lexington
2-bedroom apartments at 1240 Embry Avenue cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lexington.
Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Lexington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,176 |
| January 2024 | $1,200 |
| February 2024 | $1,154 |
| March 2024 | $1,182 |
| April 2024 | $1,279 |
| May 2024 | $1,368 |
| June 2024 | $1,345 |
| July 2024 | $1,392 |
| August 2024 | $1,357 |
| September 2024 | $1,332 |
| October 2024 | $1,367 |
| November 2024 | $1,368 |
| December 2024 | $1,310 |
| January 2025 | $1,315 |
| February 2025 | $1,320 |
| March 2025 | $1,325 |
| April 2025 | $1,323 |
| May 2025 | $1,379 |
| June 2025 | $1,364 |
| July 2025 | $1,369 |
| August 2025 | $1,364 |
| September 2025 | $1,368 |
| October 2025 | $1,378 |
| November 2025 | $1,315 |
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Can I afford to live at 1240 Embry Avenue?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$41,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 7 years ago | $650 |
Schools near 1240 Embry Avenue
Harrison Elementary School
161 bruce st
lexington, KY, 40507
K-5Public
C+
Fayette Pre-School
465 springhill dr
lexington, KY, 40503
PKPublic
Fayette County Preschool
165 springhill dr
lexington, KY, 40503
PKPublic
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Internet available near 1240 Embry Avenue
Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Lexington near 1240 Embry Avenue
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1240 Embry Avenue, Lexington
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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