
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Lexington area of Lexington.


Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing

Parkside Apartments

1081 Cross Keys Rd

The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL

1901 Apartments

2220 Apartments

The Axis at 1435

Prime at Gardenside
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Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II

The Vue Lexington

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Oxford Circle

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Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!

Thoroughbred Crossing

Belmont Run Apartments

860 S Broadway

339 S Broadway Park
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Garden Springs Apartments

Cross Keys & Woodridge Apartments

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The Alex - ALL UTILITIES INCL.

Imperial Studio Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct
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Preakness Apartments

1592 Alexandria Dr

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Westminster Village - Affordable Housing

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Stableview

Bluegrass Commons

Creekside North Apartments

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Cambridge Park

Stone Bridge Apartments

Cross Keys and Woodridge

Christian Tpwers

Whitney Woods

Ashland Apartments - NEW Renovations

Townley Park East

1216 Hammond Ave
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Preserve Lexington

493 Bob-O-Link Dr
Outer West Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $750 | $1,855 |
| Outer West Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $770 | $1,995 |
| Outer West Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $905 | $2,632 |
| Outer West Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $1,035 | $1,479 |
| Outer West Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $739 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Preakness Apartments priced from $750. 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 West Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 1901 Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 2220 Apartments | 2BR - 1.5BTH | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| The Axis at 1435 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Prime at Gardenside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Lexington, KY
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Lexington area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Outer West Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony Model at Thoroughbred Crossing starting at $1,200 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude Lexington | 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Limestone Square/Medical Villas | 2 Bedroom w/ Study | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 2220 Apartments | 2BR - 1.5BTH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1901 Apartments | 2BR - 1BTH Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Lexington is under $992.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Lexington is Preakness Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Outer West Lexington costs $4,797.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West 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 23 regular apartments in Outer West Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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