Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterford Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (51 Rentals)

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Barrel Oaks Apartments
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$969 - $1,399
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$969 - $1,399

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Barrel Oaks Apartments

249 E Reynolds RdLexington, KY 40517
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Landing at Malabu
$975
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$855
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$120

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$975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8

Landing at Malabu

848 Malabu DrLexington, KY 40502
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Creeks on Kirklevington
$993 - $2,025
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$891 - $1,923
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$102

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$993 - $2,025
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creeks on Kirklevington

3050 Kirklevington DrLexington, KY 40517
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Shillito Park Apartments
$995 - $1,295
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$941 - $1,241
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$54

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$995 - $1,295
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Shillito Park Apartments

3500 Beaver Place RdLexington, KY 40503
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The Colony at the Oaks
$1,038 - $1,752
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$856 - $1,570
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$182

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$1,038 - $1,752
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The Colony at the Oaks

385 Redding RdLexington, KY 40517
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The Metropolitan
$1,065 - $3,079
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$975 - $2,989
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$90

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$1,065 - $3,079
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Metropolitan

3751 Appian WayLexington, KY 40517
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The Callaway
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$1,081 - $1,230
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$1,060 - $1,209
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$21

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$1,081 - $1,230
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The Callaway

3745 Camelot DrLexington, KY 40517
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Landing at Tates Creek
$1,145 - $1,795
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$940 - $1,590
Required Monthly Fees
$205

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$1,145 - $1,795
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landing at Tates Creek

3565 Tates Creek RdLexington, KY 40517
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Forty57 Apartments
$1,328 - $3,627
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$1,199 - $3,498
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$129

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$1,328 - $3,627
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Forty57 Apartments

4057 Mooncoin WayLexington, KY 40515
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Henry at Fritz Farm
$1,441 - $2,978
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$1,331 - $2,868
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$110

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$1,441 - $2,978
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Henry at Fritz Farm

200 LarueLexington, KY 40517
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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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Merrick Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrick Place

3260 Commodore DrLexington, KY 40502
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$929 - $1,199

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3573 Laredo Dr

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Palomar Stables
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Stables

3765 Winthrop DrLexington, KY 40514

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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 Tates Creek Village priced from $850. Breckinridge Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st2)1BR,1BA$875
Lansdowne Grove Apartments1BD/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$900
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$915
Vetra Lexington1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsTimeless One Bedroom with the Willow1BR,1BA$969
Canter PointeAffirmed - 1x11BR,1BA$975
Merrick PlaceThe Red Mile1BR,1BA$994
The Racquet Club ApartmentsA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, KY

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.48 price per square foot Sovereignty Model at Ashgrove Farms Townhomes in the in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the C1 University - 3br - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Bridle Creek Apartments starting at $1,776 with a $1.46 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.
Ashgrove Farms TownhomesSovereignty3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Bridle Creek ApartmentsC1 University - 3br - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.46
Shillito Park Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Saddle Run TownhomesGuadalupe2BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Colony at the OaksThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Brandywine1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.25
Canter PointeAffirmed - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsTimeless One Bedroom with the Willow1BR,1BA$1.47
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 Tates Creek Village which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Waterford costs $1,948.

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 36 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 $261 which is $1,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterford.

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