Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Suburbs Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $700 (17 Rentals)

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330 Newtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

330 Newtown Apartments

330 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40508
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524 W Third St
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 W Third St

524 W Third StLexington, KY 40508
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1416 Townley Dr
Studio Apartments

1416 Townley Dr

1416 Townley DrLexington, KY 40511
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Lorillard Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lorillard Lofts

201 Price RdLexington, KY 40511

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1435 N Forbes Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1435 N Forbes Rd

1435 N Forbes RdLexington, KY 40511

Western Suburbs, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Suburbs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Suburbs area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at 345 priced from $1,095. Park Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Western Suburbs apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio,1BA$1,120
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Suburbs, KY

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Suburbs area is the $1.22 price per square foot 201 Price Rd Model at 201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223 in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Western Suburbs apartment is the Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom Model at Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated! starting at $1,145 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Suburbs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223201 Price Rd1BR,1BA$1.22
Trifecta on Red Mile - Newly Renovated!Trifecta on Red Mile - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
The Flats at 345325 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Artek Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$2.32
Park Plaza ApartmentsMaxwellStudio ,1BA$2.93
Studios180 - Short/Long Term LeasesFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western Suburbs, Lexington, KY

Ranked #74

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Western Suburbs Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Suburbs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Western Suburbs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Suburbs is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Suburbs?

The cheapest apartment in Western Suburbs is The Flats at 345 which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Western Suburbs costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Suburbs?

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 4 regular apartments in Western Suburbs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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