Cheap Homes for Rent in the Red Mile Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $1,075 (12 Rentals)

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261 Simpson Ave, Unit 226

261 Simpson Ave
LexingtonKY40504
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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 Preakness Apartments priced from $750. VELO Lexington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Red Mile apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
VELO LexingtonFULLY FURNISHED, NEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE ST...1BR,1BA$895
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$935
1901 Apartments1BR - 1BTH Enhanced1BR,1BA$945
Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers IIStandard1BR,1BA$992

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mile area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom w/ Study Model at Limestone Square/Medical Villas in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Red Mile apartment is the 525: 2 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington starting at $999 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington 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.
Limestone Square/Medical Villas2 Bedroom w/ Study2BR,2BA$1.31
Latitude Lexington525: 2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Thoroughbred Crossing2 Bedroom Garden floor2BR,1BA$1.22
SignatureThe Derby2BR,2BA$1.47
1901 Apartments2BR - 1BTH Renovated2BR,1BA$1.51
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.46
Belmont Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers IIStandard1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Mile

What type of rentals are currently available in Red Mile?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Red Mile, KY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,250. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Red Mile ranging from $1,075 to $6,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Red Mile?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Red Mile ranges from $1,075 to $6,650 with an average monthly rent of $3,486.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Red Mile?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Red Mile range from $1,009 to $1,422, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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