Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cave Hill Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (23 Rentals)

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2173 Cypress Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2173 Cypress Dr

2173 Cypress DrLexington, KY 40504
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Prime at Gardenside
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prime at Gardenside

2044 Georgian WayLexington, KY 40504
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Palomar Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Woods

1850 Old Higbee Mill RdLexington, KY 40514

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Cave Hill, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cave Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cave Hill area of Lexington, KY is a Studio unit found at Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments priced from $750. The Crossings Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Cave Hill apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
Harrods Point Apartments - Newly remodeledSmall one Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
The Vue Lexington1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Flats at TurflandFlat - Kitchen Bar1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cave Hill, KY

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cave Hill area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Palomar View Apartments in the in the Stonewall Community neighborhood starting from $1,851. The second greatest value Cave Hill apartment is the Vettori Model at Beaumont Farms Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Stonewall Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cave Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palomar View Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
Beaumont Farms ApartmentsVettori2BR,2BA$1.68
Prime at GardensideThe Derby2BR,2BA$1.29
The Tracery Apartments1x1 With Garage1BR,1BA$1.95
Harrods Point Apartments - Newly remodeled1 Bedroom FULLY RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.24
The Wellington1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
The Vue Lexington1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Flats at TurflandFlat - Kitchen Bar1BR,1BA$1.83
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cave Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cave Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cave Hill is under $1,438.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cave Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Cave Hill is The Crossings Apartment Homes which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Cave Hill costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cave Hill?

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 2 regular apartments in Cave Hill 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 Cave Hill?

Cheap apartments in Cave Hill have an average cost of $186 which is $1,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cave Hill.

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