Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Cardinal Valley area of Lexington.

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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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700 Whitney Woods PlLexington, KY 40504

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Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Valley area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1901 Apartment Homes priced from $755. Twenty Two Twenty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Valley apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1901 Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$829
Cambridge Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Valley, KY

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Valley area is the $1.67 price per square foot Madison 2B Model at The Village at Great Acres in the in the Redd Road Rural Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Cardinal Valley apartment is the 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony Model at Thoroughbred Crossing starting at $1,200 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Great AcresMadison 2B2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Thoroughbred Crossing2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.25
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Belmont Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$1.12
Cambridge Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Trifecta on Red MileTrifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
The AlexandraThe Summit Elite1BR,1BA$1.67
MidTown ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY

Ranked #28

Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cardinal Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cardinal Valley is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Valley is Oxford Circle which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Cardinal Valley costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cardinal Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Cardinal Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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