
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (66 Rentals)
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261 Lyndhurst Pl

Caballo Crossing

308 E 7th St

422 Aylesford Pl, Unit 7, Unit 7

Rosetown Apartments

Davis Park Station

402 Gunn St

Double Tree Apartments

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The Ascent1555
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Prime Hamburg Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.

807 Press Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

547 N Broadway

The Oaks at Woodland

Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl

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The Paddock Apartments

Artek Lofts

The Flats at 345

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1809 at Winchester

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Park Plaza Apartments

2548 Danielle Ln

170 E Loudon Ave

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Hartford Place

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Woodland Park Apartments - UTILITIES INCLUDED

426 E High St

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Bluegrass Commons

Valore at the Baxter

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330 Newtown Apartments

633 Ohio St

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1833 1/2 Marietta Dr

168 Woodland Ave

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Lincoln Terrace Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood Studio Apartments | $959 | $625 | $1,795 |
| Castlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $730 | $2,486 |
| Castlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $858 | $2,200 |
| Castlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,000 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 66 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 $730. The Dawn Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The Ascent1555 | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Paddock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Artek Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castlewood area is the $1.67 price per square foot 326 E High St Model at 326 E High St, Unit 2 in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Castlewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated Model at Double Tree Apartments starting at $1,035 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Shriners 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 E High St, Unit 2 | 326 E High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Paddock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1809 at Winchester | A2 Maxima - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Castlewood is Caballo Crossing which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Castlewood costs $1,845.
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 15 regular apartments in Castlewood 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 Castlewood?
Cheap apartments in Castlewood have an average cost of $474 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castlewood.
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