
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $740 (52 Rentals)


VELO Lexington

1901 Apartment Homes

Parkside Apartments

Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community

The Crossings Apartment Homes

Emerson Center 62+ Senior Apartments

1081 Cross Keys Rd

Davis Park Station

The Vue Lexington
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Prime at Gardenside

Senior Housing 55+ - Christian Towers II

Flats at Turfland

807 Press Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Preserve Lexington

148 Shawnee Pl

The Axis at 1435

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Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!

123 Montmullin St

Belmont Run Apartments
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Artek Lofts

Gateway Lofts Lexington

474 Bob O Link Dr

1729 Midtown

Cross Keys & Woodridge Apartments

Walton Place Apartments

2173 Cypress Dr

The Alex - ALL UTILITIES INCL.

1356 Royalty Ct

1972 Cambridge Dr
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Preakness Apartments

1592 Alexandria Dr

Ironwood Apartment Homes

Oxford Circle

St Martin Villa

Westminster Village - Affordable Housing

Medical View Properties

1021 Cross Keys Rd

Creekside North Apartments

Park Vista
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Privada Homes - NEW MGMT!

Bluegrass Commons

Cambridge Park

330 Newtown Apartments

Cross Keys and Woodridge

Christian Tpwers

Medical Villas

Townley Park East

Lincoln Terrace Apartments

342 Waller Ave
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West Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lexington Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $750 | $2,270 |
West Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $740 | $3,006 |
| West Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $805 | $2,369 |
| West Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $1,000 | $1,945 |
| West Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $739 | $2,450 |
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West Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Lexington, Lexington, KY
Ranked #32
Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lexington is under $860.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in West Lexington is VELO Lexington which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West Lexington costs $5,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 32 regular apartments in West Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Lexington
Written by: Catrina Cowart
Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Lexington, Kentucky, and I'm happy to talk to you about some of the neighborhoods that I've found to be particularly charming in this small city.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.