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Lexington, KY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, KY

Pricing Updated: 02/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, KY area range in price from $610 to $5,699 with an overall median price of $2,752. The three Lexington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Melrose-oak Park at $740, Calumet at $620, and Joyland at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Melrose-oak Park$1,209$7408
Calumet$1,220$62016
Joyland$1,275$62544
Ohio Chestnut Street$1,295$80013
Green Acres$1,325$62526
Tates Creek$1,344$9287
Winburn$1,406$70010
Outer East Lexington$1,408$62551
North Broadway/short Street$1,420$66936
Coolavin Park$1,440$8509

Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1901 Apartment Homes in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood priced from $620. BelleFontaine Apartment Homes in the Boone Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$620
BelleFontaine Apartment Homes0-1Studio,1BA$685
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
LongwoodJeffery2BR,2BA$730
The Landing at LexLand1.11BR,1BA$745
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
CedarwoodJonahStudio,1BA$749
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Tates Creek Village in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Pines starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Boone Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tates Creek Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Pines3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Victory Point Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed Townhome New Construction3BR,2.5BA$0.91
Elk River2B2B2BR,2BA$0.97
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$1.08
4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682Covered front porch2BR,1BA$0.97
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.83

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Lexington Overview

Lexington, a vibrant, diverse city, offers its residents a high quality of life in a beautiful setting. The city is one of the oldest in the nation and distinguished itself early on as a destination for thoroughbred horse farms and racing. The city lies in the heart of the Blue Grass region of Kentucky with rolling, verdant hills and a moderate four-season climate. Life in Lexington apartments provides lots of options and conveniences to enjoy this region where employment opportunities are abundant in academia, manufacturing and services. Wages in the region are higher than the national rate, but the cost of housing ranks 26 percent lower than the U.S. average.

Why live in Lexington, KY?

Few cities in the U.S. offer the diversity found in Lexington, from historical significance to a vibrant economic base rooted in higher education, manufacturing, high tech and services. The cost of living in Lexington is lower than the U.S. average, while wages for some jobs tend to be higher - since Kentucky isn’t a right-to-work state. The unemployment rate is typically lower than the national average, while the climate in Lexington offers four distinct seasons without the extremes and outdoor recreation is abundant. The city and surrounding environment offer stunning beauty and recreation, along with the world-class horse racing. All of this and much more make life in apartments in Lexington oamong the best in the country!

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Lexington, KY Area Reviews

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Catrina • 4+ years in Lexington

February 25, 2025

Lexington 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 $760.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?

The cheapest apartment in Lexington is 1901 Apartment Homes which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $2,752.

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 1,883 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 $662 which is $2,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.

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Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Lexington, Kentucky, and I'm happy to talk to you about some of the neighborhoods that I've found to be particularly charming in this small city.

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