
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shadeland Community Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shadeland Community area of Lexington.


Rivers at Bluegrass

The Reserve At Merrick

Brookhaven Apartments

1202 Cooper Dr

360 Duke Rd

1201 Cooper Dr
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1601 Nicholasville Rd

1114-116 Cooper Dr

1122 Cooper Dr

300 Duke Rd

313 Romany Rd

Malabu Terrace Condominiums

327 Duke Rd
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Shadeland Community, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shadeland Community?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadeland Community Studio Apartments | $995 | $970 | $1,020 |
| Shadeland Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $895 | $1,900 |
| Shadeland Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $999 | $1,995 |
| Shadeland Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,635 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Shadeland Community Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Shadeland Community Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadeland Community area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookhaven Apartments priced from $895. Crescent at Shadeland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Shadeland Community apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Crescent at Shadeland Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Rivers at Bluegrass | Classic 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Axis at 1435 | One Bedroom Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| 1729 Midtown | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadeland Community, KY
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadeland Community area is the $1.37 price per square foot Renovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Rivers at Bluegrass in the in the Stonewall Community neighborhood starting from $1,024. The second greatest value Shadeland Community apartment is the 1x1C Model at 1729 Midtown starting at $1,450 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadeland Community apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers at Bluegrass | Renovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1729 Midtown | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Crescent at Shadeland Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Axis at 1435 | One Bedroom Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadeland Community Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadeland Community?
The cheapest apartment in Shadeland Community is Brookhaven Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Shadeland Community costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shadeland Community?
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 1 regular apartments in Shadeland Community that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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