Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose-oak Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (13 Rentals)

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St Martin Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Martin Villa

412-422 Lima DrLexington, KY 40511
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Lexington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Lexington and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart

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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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Melrose-oak Park, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose-oak Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose-oak Park area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community priced from $794. Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR Renovations has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Melrose-oak Park apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$794
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR RenovationsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1,125
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-oak Park, KY

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose-oak Park area is the $0.86 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Melrose-oak Park apartment is the Baybrook A Model at The Village at Great Acres starting at $2,095 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Redd Road Rural Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose-oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$0.86
The Village at Great AcresBaybrook A3BR,3BA$1.71
SignatureThe Secretariat2BR,2BA$1.13
Townley Park ApartmentsSavannah2BR,2BA$1.67
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR RenovationsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.25
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93
Studios340 - Short/Long Term LeasesFURNISHED STUDIOSStudio ,1BA$4.16
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.70

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Melrose-Oak Park, Lexington, KY

Ranked #66

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose-oak Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose-oak Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose-oak Park is under $1,975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose-oak Park?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose-oak Park is Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in Melrose-oak Park costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose-oak Park?

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 528 regular apartments in Melrose-oak Park 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 Melrose-oak Park?

Cheap apartments in Melrose-oak Park have an average cost of $1,350 which is $1,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose-oak Park.

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