
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castlewood Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (84 Rentals)
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The Dawn Run Apartments

365 S Upper St

Double Tree Apartments

Caballo Crossing

562 Woodland Ave

Rosetown Apartments

468 N Limestone

Davis Park Station

823 Whitney Ave
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812 W Maxwell St

Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl

Prime Hamburg Apartments

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The Ascent1555

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Town & Country Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.

159 Rand Ave

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807 Press Ave, Unit 1

2016 Cornerstone Dr

547 N Broadway
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The Flats at 345

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Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases

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127 Gazette Ave, Unit 1

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The Paddock Apartments

176 Market St
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Park Plaza Apartments

312 S Upper St

576 E Third St

201 E Fifth St

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168 Montmullin St, Unit 168 Montmullin

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Hartford Place

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426 E High St

Heritage Hills

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Bluegrass Commons

Imperial
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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 | $1,065 | $540 | $1,795 |
| Castlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $749 | $3,237 |
| Castlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $895 | $2,395 |
| Castlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $815 | $2,450 |
| Castlewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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There are currently 84 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 Studio unit found at The Dawn Run Apartments priced from $790. Imperial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $796. Here are the most affordable Castlewood apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Imperial | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $796 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 109 Withers Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 562 Woodland Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Double Tree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Ascent1555 | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castlewood, KY
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castlewood area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Imperial in the in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood starting from $796. The second greatest value Castlewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/ Study Model at Limestone Square/Medical Villas starting at $1,240 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Montclair 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Limestone Square/Medical Villas | 2 Bedroom w/ Study | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Paddock Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Rosetown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Elite 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 109 Withers Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Revive 1749 - All Utilities Incl | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio XL | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Castlewood is Valore at the Baxter which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Castlewood costs $1,195.
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 17 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 $639 which is $556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castlewood.
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