Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose-oak Park Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Hillrise Place
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Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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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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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 $750. Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Melrose-oak Park apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

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

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose-oak Park area is the $1.22 price per square foot 201 Price Rd Model at 201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223 in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Melrose-oak Park apartment is the P11 Model at Preakness Apartments starting at $750 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Beaumont Residential 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.
201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223201 Price Rd1BR,1BA$1.22
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.32

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Melrose-Oak Park, Lexington, KY

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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 $750, while the average apartment in Melrose-oak Park costs $1,250.

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