Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zandale Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (3 Rentals)

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Zandale, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zandale, KY

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zandale area is the $0.79 price per square foot 132 Greenbriar Rd Model at 132 Greenbriar Rd in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Zandale apartment is the House Model at MidTown Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
132 Greenbriar Rd132 Greenbriar Rd4BR,2BA$0.79
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$0.86
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Canter PointeAffirmed - 1x11BR,1BA$1.32
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.41
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The ElementThe Keeneland1BR,1BA$1.82
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
1729 Midtown (Pre-Leasing for June 2025)One Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zandale, Lexington, KY

Ranked #73

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Zandale Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Zandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zandale is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zandale?

The cheapest apartment in Zandale is Brookhaven Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Zandale costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zandale?

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 749 regular apartments in Zandale 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 Zandale?

Cheap apartments in Zandale have an average cost of $1,446 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zandale.

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