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

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Trent Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trent Village Apartments

1393 Trent BlvdLexington, KY 40517
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Malabu Bridge Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malabu Bridge Condos

828 Malabu DrLexington, KY 40502
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3573 Laredo Dr

LexingtonKY40517
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Merrick Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrick Place

3260 Commodore DrLexington, KY 40502
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Palomar Stables
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Stables

3765 Winthrop DrLexington, KY 40514
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Hartland Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartland Place

3828 Kenesaw DrLexington, KY 40515

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Greyson On 27
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greyson On 27

104 Connell DrNicholasville, KY 40356

Waterford, Lexington, KY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lansdowne ApartmentsSmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$865
The Callaway1x1-A1BR,1BA$930
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$957
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Landing at MalabuMalabu Flat 8481BR,1BA$995
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsCozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen...2BR,1BA$999
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
The MetropolitanWoodford1BR,1BA$1,033
The Colony at the OaksThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,077
Bridle Creek ApartmentsA1 Chevy Chase - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
rmLexingtonRM-20G2BR,2BA$1.43
Vetra Lexington3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.34
Canter PointeSecretariat - 2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.19
MAA MansionBradford2BR,1BA$1.37
Breckinridge Court2 Bd 2 Bth 858 sf (b1)2BR,2BA$1.39
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.32
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsCozy Cul de Sac Apartment with Barrel Oaks Amen...2BR,1BA$1.40
The Callaway1x1-A1BR,1BA$1.36

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

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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