
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY from $695 (160 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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The Vue Lexington

Shillito Park Apartments

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Regency Apartments at Southland

Landing at Malabu

Flats at Turfland

Park Thirty99

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1805 Oxford Cir, Unit 10

Raintree Apartments

MAA Village

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The Racquet Club Apartments

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The Ascent1555

The Metropolitan

Patchen Oaks
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Alcove at Russell

Bridle Creek Apartments

The Colony at the Oaks

Stoney Brooke Apartments

The Axis at 1435

The Reserve At Merrick

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Flats at Beaumont -Newly-Renovated Condo-Style!

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The Wellington

MAA Mansion

The Pops

Hideaway

Belmont Run Apartments

Spring House on the Park

Reserve at Hamburg

The Oaks at Woodland

Landing at Tates Creek
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Artek Lofts

The Flats at 345

1809 at Winchester

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The Paddock Apartments

Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney

Idle Hour Villas

Cross Keys & Woodridge Apartments

Dinsmore Pointe

Trent Village Apartments

Walton Place Apartments
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Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,179 | $525 | $2,437 |
| Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $805 | $7,999 |
| Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $854 | $4,410 |
| Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $739 | $2,900 |
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Lexington, KY Area Reviews
Catrina • 4+ years in Lexington
March 15, 2026Lexington is a great place to live, and depending on which part of the city you choose, it can be good for students, families, private individuals, people who want to be close to shopping, etc. The sky is the limit in Lexington for foodies, and if you enjoy Bourbon, this is the place to be. Traffic is abysmal at certain times of the day (especially inside the circle) but if you can drive outside rush hours, you'll be fine.
Catrina • 4+ years in Lexington
February 25, 2025Lexington is a great place for people of all types. It is, interestingly, highly bilingual, with many Spanish-speaking residents. Public transportation throughout Lexington is not the best, and the cost of living has skyrocketed in recent years. That being said, it is very safe for a city, and while I've experienced petty theft twice, both times were because I had left my vehicle unlocked at an apartment complex. The outdoor areas are beautiful here, and there are more restaurants than you'd know what to do with. Overall, you get modern amenities with a southern touch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Courtside Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $2,367.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington?
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 789 regular apartments in Lexington 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 Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Lexington have an average cost of $665 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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