Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504
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Cambridge Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Park

2045 Cambridge DrLexington, KY 40504
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Whitney Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Woods

700 Whitney Woods PlLexington, KY 40504
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Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Valley area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Circle priced from $735. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Valley apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$735
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
515 S Upper StNear CampusStudio,1BA$825
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$829
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895
Flats at TurflandRenovated 1 Bedroom - Open Concept1BR,1BA$895
The Axis at 1435StudioStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Valley, KY

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Valley area is the $1.52 price per square foot Madison B Model at Trailside at McConnells Trace in the in the Redd Road Rural Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Cardinal Valley apartment is the 106 Delmont Dr Model at 106 Delmont Dr, Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trailside at McConnells TraceMadison B3BR,2.5BA$1.52
106 Delmont Dr, Unit B106 Delmont Dr2BR,1BA$1.35
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$1.12
Belmont Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
515 S Upper StNear CampusStudio ,1BA$1.38
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cardinal Valley, Lexington, KY

Ranked #25

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 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 $920.

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 $3,680.

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 40 regular apartments in Cardinal Valley 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 Cardinal Valley?

Cheap apartments in Cardinal Valley have an average cost of $1,453 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Valley.

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