
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joyland Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (25 Rentals)
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358 E 2nd St

1318 Highland Park Dr

Caballo Crossing

Rosetown Apartments

1826 Marietta Dr

1023 N Broadway

The Dawn Run Apartments

Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community

Kampus Properties STUDENT HOUSING - 2024-'25
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Double Tree Apartments

468 N Limestone

The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl.

925 N Broadway
Joyland, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joyland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Joyland Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $790 | $1,855 |
Joyland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $531 | $3,553 |
Joyland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $800 | $1,989 |
Joyland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $875 | $1,700 |
Joyland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Joyland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Joyland 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 Joyland 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 |
The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl. | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR Renovations | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joyland, KY
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joyland area is the $1.08 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Joyland apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Alcove at Russell starting at $1,376 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Winburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joyland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MidTown Apartments | House | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
Alcove at Russell | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
FIFTEEN51 Apartments | Blend | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR Renovations | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Ascent1555 - All Utilities Incl. | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio SM | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJoyland, Lexington, KY
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Kentucky and customized analysis for North Central Lexington, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Joyland Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Joyland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Joyland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Joyland is under $1,376.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joyland?
The cheapest apartment in Joyland is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Joyland costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Joyland?
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 12 regular apartments in Joyland 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 Joyland?
Cheap apartments in Joyland have an average cost of $1,294 which is $2,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joyland.
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