Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Picadome Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Stonehurst Studios
Studio Apartments

Stonehurst Studios

256 Lyndhurst PlLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504

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2173 Cypress Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2173 Cypress Dr

2173 Cypress DrLexington, KY 40504
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Kampus Terraces
Studio Apartments

Kampus Terraces

317 Transylvania ParkLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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1356 Royalty Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Kampus Heights
Studio Apartments

Kampus Heights

350 Linden WalkLexington, KY 40508
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504

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1592 Alexandria Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1592 Alexandria Dr

1592 Alexandria DrLexington, KY 40504
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426 E High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 E High St

426 E High StLexington, KY 40507
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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Stableview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stableview

1050 Horsemans LnLexington, KY 40504
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Picadome - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Lexington

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Lexington by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!

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The Lex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lex

521 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40508
Student Housing
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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 Oxford Circle priced from $735. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Picadome apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$735
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$819
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$829
Cambridge Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Picadome, KY

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Picadome area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Stretch in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $865. 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.
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Thoroughbred Crossing2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony2BR,1BA$1.25
SignatureThe Secretariat2BR,2BA$1.13
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$1.12
Cambridge Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.15
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Picadome, Lexington, KY

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Picadome Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $860.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Picadome?

The cheapest apartment in Picadome is Oxford Circle which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Picadome costs $3,872.

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 19 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 $788 which is $3,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Picadome.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Catrina Cowart

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