
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (34 Rentals)
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Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II

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Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!

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1356 Royalty Ct

Preakness Apartments

1972 Cambridge Dr

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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 | $1,689 | $935 | $2,421 |
| Red Mile 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Red Mile 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $999 | $5,163 |
| Red Mile 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $1,009 | $1,479 |
| Red Mile 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $739 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 34 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 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 Red Mile apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| VELO Lexington | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL | Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 1901 Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| MidTown Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Preserve Lexington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedroom Garden floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mile area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Red Mile 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 Red Mile apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude Lexington | 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| Thoroughbred Crossing | 2 Bedrooms W/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1901 Apartments | 2BR - 1BTH Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! | Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Preserve Lexington | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| MidTown Apartments | Limestone | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Gateway Lofts Lexington | Young | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRed Mile, Lexington, KY
Ranked #45
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mile Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Red Mile?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red Mile is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mile?
The cheapest apartment in Red Mile is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Red Mile costs $4,125.
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 14 regular apartments in Red Mile that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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