Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $755 (9 Rentals)

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Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardinal Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cardinal Valley Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $895 | $1,855 |
Cardinal Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $755 | $1,995 |
Cardinal Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $805 | $2,025 |
Cardinal Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,000 | $2,145 |
Cardinal Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,220 | $2,700 |
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Getting Around the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cardinal Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cardinal Valley is under $1,255.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Valley is Oxford Circle which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Cardinal Valley costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cardinal Valley?
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 12 regular apartments in Cardinal Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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