Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose-oak Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Lorillard Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lorillard Lofts

201 Price RdLexington, KY 40511

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355 S Broadway
Studio Apartments

355 S Broadway

355 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
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347 S Upper St
Studio Apartments

347 S Upper St

347 S Upper StLexington, KY 40508
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1435 N Forbes Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1435 N Forbes Rd

1435 N Forbes RdLexington, KY 40511

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Preakness Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preakness Apartments

1707-1724 Versailles RdLexington, KY 40504
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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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St Martin Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Martin Villa

412-422 Lima DrLexington, KY 40511
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1416 Townley Dr
Studio Apartments

1416 Townley Dr

1416 Townley DrLexington, KY 40511
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Townley Park East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townley Park East

158 Louie PlLexington, KY 40511
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Melrose-oak Park, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose-oak Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose-oak Park area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Preakness Apartments priced from $805. 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 Melrose-oak Park apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preakness ApartmentsP11U1BR,1BA$805
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers IIStandard1BR,1BA$992
Townley Park ApartmentsThoroughbred1BR,1BA$1,060
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose-oak Park, KY

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose-oak Park area is the $1.03 price per square foot P11U Model at Preakness Apartments in the in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood starting from $805. The second greatest value Melrose-oak Park apartment is the Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom Model at Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! starting at $1,295 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose-oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preakness ApartmentsP11U1BR,1BA$1.03
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers IIStandard1BR,1BA$1.59
Townley Park ApartmentsThoroughbred1BR,1BA$1.86
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.32

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose-Oak Park, Lexington, KY

Ranked #81

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose-oak Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose-oak Park?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose-oak Park is Preakness Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Melrose-oak Park costs $1,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose-oak Park?

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 Melrose-oak Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Lexington

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Lexington, Kentucky, and I'm happy to talk to you about some of the neighborhoods that I've found to be particularly charming in this small city.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.