Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY from $400(213 Rentals)

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261 Lyndhurst Pl
$659Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

261 Lyndhurst Pl

Lexington, KY 40508
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Lexington, KY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, KY

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, KY area range in price from $485 to $4,600 with an overall median price of $2,437. The three Lexington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Calumet at $575, Castlewood at $485, and Shriners at $485. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Calumet$1,220$57546
Castlewood$1,227$485119
Shriners$1,240$485250
St. Martins Village$1,274$65099
Beaumont Residential$1,282$51054
Brucetown$1,300$9002
Gainesway$1,387$69577
Pralltown$1,412$7255
Green Acres$1,424$70043
Highlands$1,443$65062

Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at MidTown Apartments in the Montclair neighborhood priced from $610. BelleFontaine Apartment Homes in the Boone Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MidTown ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$610
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$735
Eastland Hillseast1.11BR,1BA$735
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$745
1901 Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY

As of December 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Savannah Oaks Townhomes in the in the Boone Creek neighborhood starting from $1,689. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Richwood Bend - Affordable Housing starting at $1,225 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Boone Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Savannah Oaks TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.06
Richwood Bend - Affordable HousingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Saddle Run TownhomesGuadalupe2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The MetropolitanBarton2BR,2BA$1.12
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Eastland Hillseast1.11BR,1BA$0.99
The Oasis at Kearney Creek - Senior 55+One Bedroom - Senior 55+1BR,1BA$1.12
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10

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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!

Lexington, KY
Population: 323,780

Ranked #60

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lexington, KY

Ranked #3

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lexington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lexington is at BelleFontaine Apartment Homes listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment is $610 at MidTown Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lexington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lexington is starting from $805 at Twenty Two Twenty.

What is the most affordable Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Twenty Two Twenty and starts from $1,000.

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