Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Hartford Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

1598 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Kampus Heights
Studio Apartments

Kampus Heights

350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508

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St Martin Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Martin Villa

412-422 Lima DrLexington, KY 40511
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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VALORE AT THE BAXTER
1 Bedroom Apartments

VALORE AT THE BAXTER

1597 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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Castlewood, Lexington, KY Local Guide

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. The Ascent1555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
The Ascent1555Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$850
Eastland Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$910
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$920
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1,045
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY

As of July 30, 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 3BR/1.0BA Model at Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl starting at $1,329 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1809 at WinchesterB1 Justify - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.30
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
The Dawn Run Apartments2x1 SM2BR,1BA$1.08
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.11
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.40
Eastland Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Rose Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castlewood, Lexington, KY

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $1,120.

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 $1,354.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castlewood?

Cheap apartments in Castlewood have an average cost of $239 which is $1,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castlewood.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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