
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Red Mile, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Mile?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mile Studio Apartments | $935 | $935 | $935 |
| Red Mile 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $610 | $1,665 |
| Red Mile 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $854 | $1,820 |
| Red Mile 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $1,009 | $1,687 |
| Red Mile 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $739 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Red Mile Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mile area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1901 Apartment Homes priced from $620. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Red Mile apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mile area is the $0.95 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Stretch in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $930. The second greatest value Red Mile apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden floor Model at Thoroughbred Crossing starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mile apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stretch | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedroom Garden floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| MidTown Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1901 Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Belmont Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mile Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mile?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mile is 1901 Apartment Homes which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Red Mile costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Mile?
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 24 regular apartments in Red Mile 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 Red Mile?
Cheap apartments in Red Mile have an average cost of $990 which is $4,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mile.
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