
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (38 Rentals)
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358 E 2nd St

Caballo Crossing

1318 Highland Park Dr

Eastland Hills

Rosetown Apartments

1826 Marietta Dr

261 Lyndhurst Pl

1023 N Broadway

The Dawn Run Apartments
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468 N Limestone

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Davis Park Station - NOW Leasing!

The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl.

925 N Broadway

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Castlewood, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castlewood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Castlewood Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $790 | $1,745 |
Castlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $595 | $3,553 |
Castlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $799 | $3,000 |
Castlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $820 | $1,999 |
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Cheapest Available Castlewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castlewood area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Caballo Crossing priced from $700. The Dawn Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio SM | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
Eastland Hills | east2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl. | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castlewood area is the $0.86 price per square foot east2.1 Model at Eastland Hills in the in the Liberty Area neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Castlewood apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing starting at $700 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castlewood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eastland Hills | east2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Hub Limestone | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1809 at Winchester | A2 Maxima - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl. | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastlewood, Lexington, KY
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lexington, KY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Castlewood Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castlewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castlewood is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Castlewood is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Castlewood costs $1,302.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castlewood?
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 10 regular apartments in Castlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castlewood?
Cheap apartments in Castlewood have an average cost of $320 which is $982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castlewood.
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