Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brucetown Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Brucetown, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brucetown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brucetown area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at The Dawn Run Apartments priced from $690. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Brucetown apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio MDStudio,1BA$690
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
515 S Upper StNear CampusStudio,1BA$825
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$858

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brucetown, KY

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brucetown area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome + Garage Model at Emerald Twenty Four in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,909. The second greatest value Brucetown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Stretch starting at $865 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brucetown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerald Twenty Four3 BR Townhome + Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.27
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Eastland Hills ApartmentsElite 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.16
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Rosetown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
515 S Upper StNear CampusStudio ,1BA$1.38
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio MDStudio ,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brucetown, Lexington, KY

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Brucetown Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brucetown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brucetown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brucetown is under $920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brucetown?

The cheapest apartment in Brucetown is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Brucetown costs $3,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brucetown?

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 39 regular apartments in Brucetown 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 Brucetown?

Cheap apartments in Brucetown have an average cost of $1,511 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brucetown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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