1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY (322 Rentals)

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Lexington, KY Local Guide

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Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 13, 2025

There are currently 89534 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Lexington, KY that range in price from $531 to $4,200. Southeast Lexington, Waterford and The Meadows At Brannon Crossing are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lexington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Southeast Lexington6431$1,122$531
Waterford3866$1,110$810
The Meadows At Brannon Crossing3671$1,150$810
Pickway Korner3353$1,158$810
Brannon Crossing3342$1,196$810
Outer Southeast Lexington3107$1,067$531
Boone Creek3065$1,069$845
Southwest Lexington2964$1,165$531
Athens Historic District2586$1,176$929
Andover Forest2445$1,176$929

Largest Available Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lexington, KY is found at Brighton 3050 in the Liberty Area neighborhood and is 1,296 square feet priced from $1,340. The W at Brannon in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,276 square feet and currently listed start at $1,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lexington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brighton 3050Loft 1+1,296 Sq Ft$1,340
The W at BrannonThe Westwood1,276 Sq Ft$1,475
Garden EstatesOne Bedroom Deluxe1,031 Sq Ft$1,316
The Landing at Lakewood HarbourA2971 Sq Ft$2,200
Parkside Heights Apartments1B/1B949 Sq Ft$1,299
Lakewood Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA936 Sq FtCall for Rates
Legacy Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath900 Sq Ft$1,150
1809 at WinchesterA5 Old Rosebud - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom857 Sq Ft$1,370

Cheapest Available Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 13, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lexington, KY is the Bedroom Model starting from $531 at MidTown Apartments in the Montclair neighborhood. The second most affordable Lexington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing starting at $700 in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lexington is currently $1,243. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lexington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MidTown ApartmentsBedroom$531
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath$700
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes1-1$735
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...$745
1901 Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$755
Preakness ApartmentsP11U$805
The Oasis at Kearney Creek - Senior 55+One Bedroom - Senior 55+$805
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)$810
Park VistaPV1.1$829
Lansdowne ApartmentsSmall 1BR/1BA$850

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Lexington Overview

Lexington, a vibrant, diverse city, offers its residents a high quality of life in a beautiful setting. The city is one of the oldest in the nation and distinguished itself early on as a destination for thoroughbred horse farms and racing. The city lies in the heart of the Blue Grass region of Kentucky with rolling, verdant hills and a moderate four-season climate. Life in Lexington apartments provides lots of options and conveniences to enjoy this region where employment opportunities are abundant in academia, manufacturing and services. Wages in the region are higher than the national rate, but the cost of housing ranks 26 percent lower than the U.S. average.

Why live in Lexington, KY?

Few cities in the U.S. offer the diversity found in Lexington, from historical significance to a vibrant economic base rooted in higher education, manufacturing, high tech and services. The cost of living in Lexington is lower than the U.S. average, while wages for some jobs tend to be higher - since Kentucky isn’t a right-to-work state. The unemployment rate is typically lower than the national average, while the climate in Lexington offers four distinct seasons without the extremes and outdoor recreation is abundant. The city and surrounding environment offer stunning beauty and recreation, along with the world-class horse racing. All of this and much more make life in apartments in Lexington oamong the best in the country!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lexington, KY

Ranked #2

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lexington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Lexington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lexington is at MidTown Apartments listed at $531.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lexington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lexington is $1,243.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lexington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lexington is a 1,296 square feet unit starting from $1,340 at Brighton 3050.

What is the average size for Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lexington is currently 667 sq ft.

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