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property at 3573 Laredo Dr

$929 - $1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3573 Laredo Dr

LexingtonKY40517

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property at 3009 Wavecrest Way

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 11

3009 Wavecrest Way

LexingtonKY40509

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Cheapest Available Fayette County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fayette County, KY is a Studio unit found at BelleFontaine Apartment Homes in the Boone Creek neighborhood priced from $685. The Landing at Lex in the Boone Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fayette County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$760
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio XLStudio,1BA$790
Townhomes & Flats at FontaineBuilding CStudio,1BA$800
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayette County, KY

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayette County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Fayette County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Pines starting at $1,650 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Boone Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fayette County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude Lexington525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath4BR,4.5BA$0.53
The Pines3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Patchen PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Alcove at Russell Cave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.18
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Harrods Point Apartments - Newly remodeled1 Bedroom FULLY RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.24
Kearney Ridge - Affordable HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$1.10
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayette County

What type of rentals are currently available in Fayette County?

There are currently 1034 Apartments for Rent in Fayette County, KY with pricing that ranges from $625 to $11,123. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fayette County ranging from $695 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fayette County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fayette County ranges from $695 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,601.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fayette County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fayette County range from $1,000 to $3,693, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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