
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.


VELO - Waller Avenue

Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments

1921 Oxford Cir

Parkside Apartments

1901 Apartment Homes

Twenty Two Twenty

337 S Broadway Park

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The Axis at 1435

Prime at Gardenside

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The Vue Lexington

858 S Broadway

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Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!

Thoroughbred Crossing

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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 | $1,231 | $750 | $1,737 |
| Outer West Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $610 | $2,576 |
| Outer West Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $805 | $3,163 |
| Outer West Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $995 | $1,750 |
| Outer West Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $739 | $3,600 |
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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 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 West 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 |
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Twenty Two Twenty | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
| Park Vista | PV1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Prime at Gardenside | The Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Vue Lexington | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Belmont Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Preserve Lexington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Lexington, KY
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Lexington area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony Model at Thoroughbred Crossing in the in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Outer West Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Twenty Two Twenty starting at $805 with a $0.95 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Twenty Two Twenty | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Latitude Lexington | 525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Park Vista | PV1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Belmont Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Prime at Gardenside | The Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Vue Lexington | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Lexington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Lexington is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Outer West Lexington costs $5,000.
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 25 regular apartments in Outer West 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 West Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Outer West Lexington have an average cost of $733 which is $4,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Lexington.
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