
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterford Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (47 Rentals)
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Tates Creek Village

Lansdowne Apartments

Breckinridge Court

Tates Creek Crossings

1197 Appian Crossing Way

3708 Hacker Ct

The Callaway

Canter Pointe
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Landing at Malabu

Shillito Park Apartments

441 Lenney Dr

Landing at Tates Creek

Park Thirty99

Element

Vetra Lexington

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The Metropolitan

The Colony at the Oaks

Bridle Creek Apartments

Creeks on Kirklevington

MAA Mansion

Spring House on the Park

Saddlebrook at Tates Creek

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rmLexington
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Trent Village Apartments

Malabu Bridge Condos

4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682

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Forest Creek Apartments

3573 Laredo Dr

Merrick Place

404 Whispering Hills Dr

Palomar Stables

3705 Trent Cir

1391 Stephen Foster Dr

Hartland Place

The Avenue at Nicholasville
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The W at Brannon

Greyson On 27
Waterford, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Waterford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $825 | $2,651 |
| Waterford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $925 | $5,950 |
| Waterford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,192 | $3,561 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterford Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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Cheapest Available Waterford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterford area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Lansdowne Apartments priced from $865. The Callaway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Apartments | Small 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Callaway | 1x1-A | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Tates Creek Crossings | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $957 |
| Shillito Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Landing at Malabu | Malabu Flat 848 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Barrel Oaks Apartments | Cozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen... | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Brandywine | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan | Woodford | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| The Colony at the Oaks | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Bridle Creek Apartments | A1 Chevy Chase - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, KY
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.43 price per square foot RM-20G Model at rmLexington in the in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Vetra Lexington starting at $1,299 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| rmLexington | RM-20G | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Vetra Lexington | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Canter Pointe | Secretariat - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Tates Creek Crossings | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| MAA Mansion | Bradford | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Breckinridge Court | 2 Bd 2 Bth 858 sf (b1) | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Shillito Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Brandywine | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Barrel Oaks Apartments | Cozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen... | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Callaway | 1x1-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kentucky including Waterford, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterford?
The cheapest apartment in Waterford is Lansdowne Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Waterford costs $1,972.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterford?
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 14 regular apartments in Waterford 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 Waterford?
Cheap apartments in Waterford have an average cost of $666 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterford.
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