
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $1,000 (40 Rentals)


Parkside Apartments

Tates Creek Crossings

The Crossings Apartment Homes

Davis Park Station

Vetra Lexington

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Barrel Oaks Apartments

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326 E High St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Tates Creek Village

The Reserve At Merrick

MAA Pinnacle

The Enclave Hartland

Landing at Tates Creek

Bridle Creek Apartments

Rabbit Run Apartments

261 Simpson Ave, Unit 226, Unit 226
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628 Hadlow St

Lakeside Manor Apartments -Affordable Housing

Whitney Woods

1100 Horsemans Ln

1252 Hot Springs Ct

The Park at Willow Haven

3732 Red River Dr

3500 Warwick Dr
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203 Loch Lomond Dr

Waveland Townhomes Apartments

872 Tearose Dr

211 E Tiverton Way

305 Harvard Dr

702 Della Dr

Beaumont Farms Apartments

The Townhomes at Glasford Square
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248 Medlock Rd

909 Gregory Way

3499 Brunswick Rd

246 Medlock Rd

857 Malabu Dr

1206 Garrison Ave

4041 Foxe Basin Rd

4208 Canterbury Green Way
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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 | $1,331 | $589 | $2,433 |
| Southwest Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $745 | $3,036 |
| Southwest Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $854 | $5,950 |
Southwest Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,000 | $3,693 |
| Southwest Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $739 | $2,450 |
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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 $906.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Lexington is The Crossings Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Southwest Lexington costs $5,200.
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 68 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 $566 which is $4,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Lexington.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Lexington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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