
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowthorpe Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Meadowthorpe, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadowthorpe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Meadowthorpe Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $825 | $2,253 |
Meadowthorpe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $610 | $2,283 |
Meadowthorpe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $805 | $2,045 |
Meadowthorpe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $959 | $2,455 |
Meadowthorpe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $739 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Meadowthorpe Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Meadowthorpe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowthorpe area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Circle priced from $760. Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $806. Here are the most affordable Meadowthorpe apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
515 S Upper St | Near Campus | Studio,1BA | $825 |
The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Rosetown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowthorpe, KY
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meadowthorpe area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome + Garage Model at Emerald Twenty Four in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,909. The second greatest value Meadowthorpe apartment is the Madison B Model at Trailside at McConnells Trace starting at $2,000 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Redd Road Rural Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowthorpe apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Emerald Twenty Four | 3 BR Townhome + Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
Trailside at McConnells Trace | Madison B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
Twenty Two Twenty | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Townley Park Apartments | Churchill | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Rosetown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
515 S Upper St | Near Campus | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMeadowthorpe, Lexington, KY
Ranked #30
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lexington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Meadowthorpe Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowthorpe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadowthorpe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadowthorpe is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowthorpe?
The cheapest apartment in Meadowthorpe is Oxford Circle which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Meadowthorpe costs $3,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowthorpe?
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 32 regular apartments in Meadowthorpe 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 Meadowthorpe?
Cheap apartments in Meadowthorpe have an average cost of $988 which is $2,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadowthorpe.
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