Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (20 Rentals)

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1356 Royalty Ct
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1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
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Bluegrass Commons
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Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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1050 Horsemans LnLexington, KY 40504
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Red Mile, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red Mile Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mile area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Preakness Apartments priced from $715. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Red Mile apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$715
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
1901 Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
The Studios at Belmont - ALL UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mile area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4 x 3 End Unit Model at Burley Properties in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Red Mile apartment is the The Secretariat Model at Signature starting at $1,040 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burley Properties4 x 3 End Unit4BR,3BA$1.83
SignatureThe Secretariat2BR,2BA$1.13
Belmont Run ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.07
Trifecta on Red Mile: MAJOR RenovationsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Limestone Square/Medical VillasMedical Villas (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.44
Preserve LexingtonA11BR,1BA$2.33
MidTown ApartmentsWoodland1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red Mile, Lexington, KY

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Lexington, Kentucky. 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 proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Red Mile Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mile Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Mile Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Mile Apartment is $745 at VELO - Waller Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Red Mile Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Red Mile is starting from $845 at 1901 Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Red Mile Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Red Mile Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossings Apartment Homes and starts from $1,175.

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