Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, VA from $500 (26 Rentals)
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414 Keswick St

418 Keswick St

The Timbers
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Hillcrest Manor Apartments

Miller's Rest Apartments

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River Lofts West

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Craigmont Manor
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211 C St
Lexington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lexington Studio Apartments | $850 | $745 | $1,095 |
Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $659 | $2,166 |
Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $770 | $2,352 |
Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $925 | $2,364 |
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Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Manor Apartments priced from $675. Miller's Rest Apartments in the Wyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Miller's Rest Apartments | Trundle | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
Elora Gardens Lynchburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
500 Euclid Avenue | Studio - 500 Euclid | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Timbers | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $859 |
Midtown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Huntingwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Forestbrook Apartments | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
The Westie in Madison Heights | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, VA and Nearby
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at River Lofts West in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at County Green Apartment Homes starting at $1,245 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Lofts West | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.69 |
County Green Apartment Homes | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Ivy Creek Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Park Place Apartments | 2BR/2BA Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Forestbrook Apartments | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Huntingwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Timbers | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Miller's Rest Apartments | Trundle | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLexington, VA
Ranked #33
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lexington, VA
Harrington Waddell Elementary
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Getting Around Lexington, VA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment is $675 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lexington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lexington is starting from $770 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Miller's Rest Apartments and starts from $925.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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