Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $1,100 (34 Rentals)

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property at 3573 Laredo Dr

$929 - $1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3573 Laredo Dr

LexingtonKY40517

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property at 650 S Mill St

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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650 S Mill St, Unit #118 650 S Mill St.

650 S Mill St
LexingtonKY40508
property at 200 Transcript Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

200 Transcript Ave

LexingtonKY40508
property at 1205 Octavian Cir

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

1205 Octavian Cir

LexingtonKY40517

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Southwest Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at VELO Lexington priced from $745. Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Southwest Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Wellington Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Lansdowne ApartmentsSmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$865
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Parkside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Lexington, KY

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Lexington area is the $0.53 price per square foot 525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath Model at Latitude Lexington in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Southwest Lexington apartment is the Secretariat - 2x2 Model at Canter Pointe starting at $1,099 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude Lexington525: 4 bed - 4.5 Bath4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Canter PointeSecretariat - 2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Parkside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Harrods Point Apartments - Newly remodeled1 Bedroom FULLY RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.24
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.15
Wellington Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Lexington?

There are currently 563 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Lexington, KY with pricing that ranges from $739 to $10,473. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Lexington ranging from $1,199 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Lexington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Lexington ranges from $1,199 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,669.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Lexington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Lexington range from $1,000 to $3,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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