
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Southwest Lexington area of Lexington.


Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments

Breckinridge Court

Tates Creek Village

Lansdowne Apartments

2157 Cypress Dr

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Landing at Malabu

Brookhaven Apartments
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Chelsea Apartments

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Flats at Turfland

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The Callaway

Canter Pointe

Park Thirty99

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Barrel Oaks Apartments

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The Axis at 1435

Prime at Gardenside
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Creeks on Kirklevington

Regency Apartments at Southland

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Shillito Park Apartments

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The Vue Lexington

The Wellington

460 Lenney Dr

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2204 Winterberry Dr, Unit Side A

Rivers at Bluegrass
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The Colony at the Oaks

MAA Mansion

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The Metropolitan

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Element

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Landing at Tates Creek

562 Woodland Ave

Garden Springs Apartments
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Walton Place Apartments

2173 Cypress Dr

Malabu Bridge Condos

Imperial Studio Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

Lansdowne Grove

University Flats
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Outer Southwest Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southwest Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southwest Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,226 | $750 | $1,650 |
| Outer Southwest Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $745 | $2,223 |
| Outer Southwest Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $995 | $2,682 |
| Outer Southwest Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,399 | $2,978 |
| Outer Southwest Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,750 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Southwest Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest Lexington 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 $750. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Breckinridge Court | Studio 460 sf (st2) | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Tates Creek Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Flats at Turfland | Flat - Open Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Chelsea Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Landing at Malabu | Malabu Flat 852 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Callaway | 1 Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Canter Pointe | Affirmed - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Lexington, KY
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Lexington area is the $1.20 price per square foot The Cypress Model at The Colony at the Oaks in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Lexington apartment is the The Ellicott Model at Creeks on Kirklevington starting at $1,310 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony at the Oaks | The Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Creeks on Kirklevington | The Ellicott | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Metropolitan | Bluegrass | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Shillito Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Rivers at Bluegrass | Classic 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Wellington | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Canter Pointe | Affirmed - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Callaway | 1 Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Chelsea Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Tates Creek Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest Lexington is under $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest Lexington is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Lexington costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest Lexington?
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 36 regular apartments in Outer Southwest Lexington 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 Outer Southwest Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest Lexington have an average cost of $579 which is $4,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Lexington.
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