
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (18 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 |
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Red Mile Studio Apartments | $895 | $895 | $895 |
Red Mile 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $610 | $2,053 |
Red Mile 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $835 | $3,297 |
Red Mile 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $899 | $1,799 |
Red Mile 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $739 | $3,040 |
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There are currently 18 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
VELO - Waller Avenue | NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Preakness Apartments | P11 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCL | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Burley Properties | 4 x 3 Standard | 4BR,3BA | $1.83 |
106 Delmont Dr, Unit B | 106 Delmont Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Stretch | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Preakness Apartments | P31 | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Latitude Lexington | 525: 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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 |
The Crossings Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Gateway Lofts Lexington | Wildcat | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Oxford Circle | oxf 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRed Mile, Lexington, KY
Ranked #50
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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