Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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1356 Royalty Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504
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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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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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Red Mile, Lexington, KY Local Guide

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 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 Red Mile 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
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mile area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4 x 3 Standard Model at Burley Properties in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Red Mile apartment is the 106 Delmont Dr Model at 106 Delmont Dr, Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burley Properties4 x 3 Standard4BR,3BA$1.83
106 Delmont Dr, Unit B106 Delmont Dr2BR,1BA$1.35
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Preakness ApartmentsP313BR,1BA$1.14
Latitude Lexington525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Belmont Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Gateway Lofts LexingtonWildcat1BR,1BA$2.39
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red Mile, Lexington, KY

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Lexington, Kentucky. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Red Mile Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Oxford Circle which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Red Mile costs $3,422.

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 22 regular apartments in Red Mile that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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