Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Open Gates Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (37 Rentals)

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2173 Cypress Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2173 Cypress Dr

2173 Cypress DrLexington, KY 40504
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Malabu Bridge Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malabu Bridge Condos

828 Malabu DrLexington, KY 40502
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1356 Royalty Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
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Lansdowne Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lansdowne Grove

3489 Lansdowne DrLexington, KY 40517
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University Flats
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Flats

1160 University DrLexington, KY 40526
Student Housing
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Medical Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Medical Villas

180 Leader AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Open Gates, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Open Gates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Open Gates area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO - Waller Avenue priced from $745. Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Open Gates apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Flats at TurflandRenovated 1 Bedroom - Open Concept1BR,1BA$895
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Landing at Malabu852 Malabu - Newly-Renovated One Bedroom Apartm...1BR,1BA$895
Lansdowne ApartmentsLarge 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$940
The Vue Lexington1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Open Gates, KY

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Open Gates area is the $1.49 price per square foot RM-20G Model at rmLexington in the in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Open Gates apartment is the Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath Deluxe Model at Rivers at Bluegrass starting at $1,449 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Stonewall Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Open Gates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
rmLexingtonRM-20G2BR,2BA$1.49
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.26
The Colony at the OaksThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Lansdowne ApartmentsLarge 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.51
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsCozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen...2BR,1BA$1.40
The Wellington1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Open Gates, Lexington, KY

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lexington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Open Gates Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Open Gates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Open Gates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Open Gates is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Open Gates?

The cheapest apartment in Open Gates is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Open Gates costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Open Gates?

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 21 regular apartments in Open Gates 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 Open Gates?

Cheap apartments in Open Gates have an average cost of $307 which is $4,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Open Gates.

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