Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Picadome Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $400 (85 Rentals)

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property at 261 Lyndhurst Pl

$669 - $739

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 13

261 Lyndhurst Pl

LexingtonKY40508

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property at 402 Gunn St

$900 - $950

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

402 Gunn St

LexingtonKY40508

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property at 123 Montmullin St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

123 Montmullin St

LexingtonKY40508

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Park Plaza Apartments
$1,279 - $3,695
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Park Plaza Apartments

120 E Main StLexington, KY 40507
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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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2173 Cypress Dr
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2173 Cypress Dr

2173 Cypress DrLexington, KY 40504
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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
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1356 Royalty Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Picadome, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Picadome Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Picadome area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO Lexington priced from $745. Preakness Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Picadome apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$760
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$829
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$859
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
1901 Apartments1BR - 1BTH Upgraded1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Picadome, KY

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Picadome area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Derby Model at Prime at Gardenside in the in the Rabbit Run neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Picadome 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 Picadome apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prime at GardensideThe Derby2BR,2BA$1.29
Thoroughbred Crossing2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.25
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Regency Apartments at SouthlandFurnished Executive Unit - 1B & 2B1BR,1BA$1.57
1901 Apartments2BR - 1BTH Enhanced2BR,1BA$1.46
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$1.12
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.15
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.36

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Picadome, Lexington, KY

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Picadome, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Picadome Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Picadome?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Picadome is under $945.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Picadome?

The cheapest apartment in Picadome is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Picadome costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Picadome?

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 Picadome 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 Picadome?

Cheap apartments in Picadome have an average cost of $683 which is $4,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Picadome.

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