Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Open Gates Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (27 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Open Gates area of Lexington.

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Brookhaven Apartments

Lansdowne Apartments

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Open Gates, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Open Gates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Open Gates Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $895 | $2,380 |
Open Gates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $745 | $2,128 |
Open Gates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $950 | $2,682 |
Open Gates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,399 | $2,978 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Open Gates Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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. Brookhaven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Open Gates apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Lansdowne Apartments | Small 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Chelsea Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Alexandra | Beaumont Elite | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Lansdowne Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Barrel Oaks Apartments | Timeless One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Rivers at Bluegrass | Renovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Regency Apartments at Southland | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Open Gates, KY
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Open Gates area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Tates Creek Village in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Open Gates apartment is the Bradford Model at MAA Mansion starting at $1,308 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Open Gates apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tates Creek Village | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
MAA Mansion | Bradford | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Park Thirty99 | 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
rmLexington | RM-10G | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Belmont Run Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Shillito Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Rivers at Bluegrass | Renovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Barrel Oaks Apartments | Timeless One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Chelsea Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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
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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 $995.
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 $1,876.
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 8 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 $612 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Open Gates.
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