Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashland Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (45 Rentals)

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The Ascent1555
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$975 - $1,395
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$975 - $1,395
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The Ascent1555

1555 Eastland PkyLexington, KY 40505
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Park Plaza Apartments
$1,289 - $3,695
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$1,289 - $3,695
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Park Plaza Apartments

120 E Main StLexington, KY 40507
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Lakewood Park Apartments
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$1,409 - $1,849
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Lakewood Park Apartments

495 Laketower DrLexington, KY 40502
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Ashland, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ashland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ashland area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO Lexington priced from $745. The Dawn Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Ashland apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio XLStudio,1BA$790
Townhomes & Flats at FontaineBuilding CStudio,1BA$825
Patchen PlaceOne Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1BA$899
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsElite 1 BR1BR,1BA$900
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$910
Lexington SquareCypress1BR,1BA$912
The Ascent1555Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$925
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashland, KY

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland 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
Lexington SquareMaple3BR,2BA$1.36
MAA LakepointeRed Hill2BR,2BA$1.28
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.2 BR2BR,1BA$1.20
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.18
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Patchen PlaceOne Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1BA$1.20
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsElite 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.21
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio XLStudio ,1BA$1.32

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Ashland, Lexington, KY

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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ashland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ashland is under $935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashland?

The cheapest apartment in Ashland is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Ashland costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ashland?

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 30 regular apartments in Ashland 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 Ashland?

Cheap apartments in Ashland have an average cost of $956 which is $2,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ashland.

Expert Rental Resources

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