Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (59 Rentals)

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Flats at Turfland
$895 - $945
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$775 - $825
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$120
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$895 - $945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats at Turfland

2315 Harrodsburg RdLexington, KY 40504
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The Vue Lexington
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$949 - $1,150
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$815 - $1,016
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$134
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$949 - $1,150
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Vue Lexington

2070 Garden Springs DrLexington, KY 40504
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The Axis at 1435
$970 - $1,125
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$830 - $985
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$140
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$970 - $1,125
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

The Axis at 1435

1435 Nicholasville RdLexington, KY 40503
Student Housing
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Preserve Lexington
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$999 - $4,221
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$986 - $4,208
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$13
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$999 - $4,221
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Preserve Lexington

845 Red Mile RdLexington, KY 40504
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Hillrise Place
Studio Apartments

Hillrise Place

709 Hill Rise CtLexington, KY 40504
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2173 Cypress Dr
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2173 Cypress Dr

2173 Cypress DrLexington, KY 40504
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1356 Royalty Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1356 Royalty Ct

1356 Royalty CtLexington, KY 40504
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1592 Alexandria Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1592 Alexandria Dr

1592 Alexandria DrLexington, KY 40504
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Preakness Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preakness Apartments

1707-1724 Versailles RdLexington, KY 40504

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St Martin Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Martin Villa

412-422 Lima DrLexington, KY 40511
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Oxford Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Circle

1805 Oxford CirLexington, KY 40504
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Medical View Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medical View Properties

805 Press AveLexington, KY 40508
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Stableview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stableview

1050 Horsemans LnLexington, KY 40504
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Bluegrass Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluegrass Commons

165 Virginia AveLexington, KY 40508
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Park Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista

1270 Village DrLexington, KY 40504
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West Lexington, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lexington area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1901 Apartment Homes priced from $620. VELO Lexington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$620
VELO LexingtonNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$750
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$760
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$805
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$829
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lexington, KY

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lexington area is the $0.92 price per square foot House Model at MidTown Apartments in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value West Lexington apartment is the 2204 Winterberry Dr Model at 2204 Winterberry Dr, Unit Side A starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Stonewall Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MidTown ApartmentsHouse4BR,4BA$0.92
2204 Winterberry Dr, Unit Side A2204 Winterberry Dr2BR,1BA$1.11
Thoroughbred Crossing2 Bedroom Garden floor2BR,1BA$1.22
Twenty Two Twenty2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.95
1901 Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Park VistaPV1.11BR,1BA$1.12
Preakness ApartmentsP111BR,1BA$1.12
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1592 Alexandria Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.15
Oxford Circleoxf 1.11BR,1BA$1.36

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West Lexington, Lexington, KY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lexington, KY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 1901 Apartment Homes which is listed at $620, 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 37 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

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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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.