
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joyland Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (24 Rentals)
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500 Ohio St

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Caballo Crossing

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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 | $1,248 | $580 | $1,855 |
Joyland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $595 | $2,268 |
Joyland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $800 | $2,039 |
Joyland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $875 | $1,700 |
Joyland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,700 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Joyland Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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 MidTown Apartments priced from $610. Caballo Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Joyland apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MidTown Apartments | Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 SM | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
The Ascent1555 | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joyland, KY
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joyland area is the $1.06 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alcove at Russell in the in the Winburn neighborhood starting from $1,376. The second greatest value Joyland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing starting at $858 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential 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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Alcove at Russell | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Caballo Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 SM | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Paddock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Trifecta on Red Mile | Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
193 N Limestone, Unit 193 N Limestone Apt 3 | 193 N Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of Lexington | Barrel | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
MidTown Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJoyland, Lexington, KY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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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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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joyland?
The cheapest apartment in Joyland is MidTown Apartments which is listed at $610, 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 18 regular apartments in Joyland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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