
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Caballo Crossing

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261 Lyndhurst Pl
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Castlewood, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castlewood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Castlewood Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $625 | $1,745 |
Castlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $700 | $1,954 |
Castlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $800 | $2,420 |
Castlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $875 | $2,318 |
Castlewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,500 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Castlewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castlewood area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Caballo Crossing priced from $700. Rose Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Rose Tower Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 SM | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
The Ascent1555 | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Park Plaza Apartments | Maxwell | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castlewood area is the $1.57 price per square foot B1 Justify - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 1809 at Winchester in the in the Liberty Area neighborhood starting from $1,667. The second greatest value Castlewood apartment is the Two Bedroom Corner Model at The Flats at 345 starting at $1,675 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castlewood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1809 at Winchester | B1 Justify - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
The Flats at 345 | Two Bedroom Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Caballo Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The Dawn Run Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Paddock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Hub Limestone | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCastlewood, Lexington, KY
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Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lexington, KY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Castlewood Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castlewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Castlewood is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Castlewood is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Castlewood costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castlewood?
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 8 regular apartments in Castlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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