Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deerfield Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Deerfield, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Deerfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deerfield area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO Lexington priced from $745. Breckinridge Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Deerfield apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)1BR,1BA$845
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$859
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
Tates Creek Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$894
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsTimeless One Bedroom with the Willow1BR,1BA$899
The Callaway1x1-A1BR,1BA$920
The Vue Lexington1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Canter PointeAffirmed - 1x11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deerfield, KY

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deerfield area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Tates Creek Village in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Deerfield apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Shillito Park Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deerfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tates Creek Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Vetra Lexington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Creeks on KirklevingtonThe Calloway1BR,1BA$1.35
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsCozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen...2BR,1BA$1.40
The Wellington1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Tates Creek Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Canter PointeAffirmed - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
The Callaway1x1-A1BR,1BA$1.34
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Deerfield, Lexington, KY

Ranked #6

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deerfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Deerfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deerfield is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deerfield?

The cheapest apartment in Deerfield is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Deerfield costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deerfield?

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 39 regular apartments in Deerfield 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 Deerfield?

Cheap apartments in Deerfield have an average cost of $1,051 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deerfield.

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