Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (77 Rentals)

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Prime Hamburg Apartments
$750 - $1,110
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$598 - $958
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$152

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$750 - $1,110
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prime Hamburg Apartments

1740-1760 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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property at 402 Gunn St

$900 - $1,025

1 Bedroom Rentals

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402 Gunn St

LexingtonKY40508

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The Ascent1555
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$925 - $1,345
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$925 - $1,345

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$925 - $1,345
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 10

The Ascent1555

1555 Eastland PkyLexington, KY 40505
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property at 123 Montmullin St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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123 Montmullin St

LexingtonKY40508
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The Paddock Apartments
$1,125 - $1,265
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$1,125 - $1,265

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$1,125 - $1,265
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 10

The Paddock Apartments

416 Hollow Creek RdLexington, KY 40511
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Park Plaza Apartments
$1,279 - $3,695
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$1,279 - $3,695

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$1,279 - $3,695
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Park Plaza Apartments

120 E Main StLexington, KY 40507
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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
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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
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Kampus Heights
Studio Apartments

Kampus Heights

350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing

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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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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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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

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

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Valore at the Baxter
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valore at the Baxter

1597 Martha CtLexington, 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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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 Studio unit found at The Dawn Run Apartments priced from $625. Caballo Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dawn Run ApartmentsStudio SMStudio,1BA$625
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$730
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Valore at the Baxter1B1B1BR,1BA$799
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
Double Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$995
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,071

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castlewood area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Revive at 1749 in the in the Shriners neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Castlewood apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing starting at $730 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Winburn 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.
Revive at 17492BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Caballo Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97
Hub Lexington Upper2x2 VIP2BR,2BA$1.85
Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.1 BR1BR,1BA$1.34
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
444 S Ashland Ave, Unit B-07444 S Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
The Oaks at Woodland1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Valore at the Baxter1B1B1BR,1BA$1.34
400 S Ashland Ave, Unit #1400 S Ashland AveStudio ,1BA$1.80
Prime Hamburg ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castlewood, Lexington, KY

Ranked #69

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

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4.0
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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.

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 $1,071.

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 $1,918.

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 12 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 $299 which is $1,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castlewood.

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