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

Caballo Crossing

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Prime Hamburg Apartments

Rosetown Apartments

Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community

Double Tree Apartments

Davis Park Station

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400 S Ashland Ave, Unit #1

402 Gunn St
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The Ascent1555

329 Wilson St

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444 S Ashland Ave, Unit B-07

Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl.

807 Press Ave, Unit 1

610 Elm Tree Ln

The Oaks at Woodland

Revive at 1749

571 Pemberton St

904 Tates Creek Rd
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562 Woodland Ave

123 Montmullin St

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The Paddock Apartments

The Flats at 345

227 E 7th St

522 E 7th St

Artek Lofts

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Studios180 - Short/Long Term Leases

1809 at Winchester

176 Market St
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325 W 6th St

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Park Plaza Apartments

170 E Loudon Ave

247 N Broadway

Stonehurst Studios

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Hartford Place

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Kampus Terraces

Kampus Heights
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426 E High St

Heritage Hills

Medical View Properties

Bluegrass Commons

Valore at the Baxter

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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 | $1,042 | $525 | $1,795 |
| Castlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $730 | $2,486 |
| Castlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $858 | $2,100 |
| Castlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,000 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 77 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dawn Run Apartments | Studio SM | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
| Double Tree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revive at 1749 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Hub Lexington Upper | 2x2 VIP | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Gatehouse Apartments - Most Utl Incl. | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 444 S Ashland Ave, Unit B-07 | 444 S Ashland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Oaks at Woodland | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Valore at the Baxter | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 400 S Ashland Ave, Unit #1 | 400 S Ashland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Prime Hamburg Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,071.
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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