Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Joyland Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Hartford Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Place

1598 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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Heritage Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hills

1708 Jennifer RdLexington, KY 40505
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Parkway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Manor

431 Rogers RdLexington, KY 40505
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Derby Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Pointe

1218 Winburn DrLexington, KY 40511
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Arlington Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Lofts

1001-1021 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40505
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VALORE AT THE BAXTER
1 Bedroom Apartments

VALORE AT THE BAXTER

1597 Martha CtLexington, KY 40505
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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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Fox Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

1840 Mccullough DrLexington, KY 40511
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Joyland, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Joyland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Joyland area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community priced from $854. Caballo Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $858. Here are the most affordable Joyland apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$858
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$910
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1,125
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Studios340 - All Inclusive PricingStudioStudio,1BA$1,255
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of LexingtonBarrelStudio,1BA$1,384

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joyland, KY

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joyland area is the $1.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alcove at Russell in the in the Winburn neighborhood starting from $1,488. The second greatest value Joyland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Caballo Crossing starting at $858 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Northside Historic Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joyland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alcove at RussellThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
MidTown ApartmentsEuclid2BR,2BA$1.84
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Double Tree Apartments2 Bedroom Traditional-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.11
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of LexingtonBarrelStudio ,1BA$2.76
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.25
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Joyland, Lexington, KY

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Lexington, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Kentucky and customized analysis for North Central Lexington, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Joyland Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joyland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Joyland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Joyland is under $1,384.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joyland?

The cheapest apartment in Joyland is Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community which is listed at $854, while the average apartment in Joyland costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Joyland?

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 13 regular apartments in Joyland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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