
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $745 (90 Rentals)


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Flats at Turfland

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The Reserve At Merrick

The Axis at 1435

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Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!
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The Racquet Club Apartments

The Wellington

Belmont Run Apartments

Spring House on the Park

BFA

The Oaks at Woodland

Saddlebrook at Tates Creek

The Enclave Hartland

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Southwest Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $750 | $2,904 |
Southwest Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $745 | $7,526 |
| Southwest Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $900 | $5,950 |
| Southwest Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,000 | $3,491 |
| Southwest Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $739 | $2,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Lexington is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Lexington is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Southwest Lexington costs $4,125.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Lexington?
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 29 regular apartments in Southwest Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Lexington have an average cost of $678 which is $3,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Lexington.
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