Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zandale Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Zandale, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zandale area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at MidTown Apartments priced from $610. VELO - Waller Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Zandale apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MidTown ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$610
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Emerson Center 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$840
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Flats at TurflandRenovated 1 Bedroom - Open Concept1BR,1BA$895
The Studios at Belmont - MAJOR UTILITIES INCLStudioStudio,1BA$895
Landing at Malabu852 Malabu - Newly-Renovated One Bedroom Apartm...1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zandale, KY

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zandale area is the $1.26 price per square foot Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath Deluxe Model at Rivers at Bluegrass in the in the Stonewall Community neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Zandale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den Model at Tates Creek Crossings starting at $1,222 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the The Meadows At Brannon Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.26
Tates Creek Crossings2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Den2BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Colony at the OaksThe Cypress2BR,1.5BA$1.21
4044 Expo Ct, Lexington, KY, 40515-4682Covered front porch2BR,1BA$1.09
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
The MetropolitanWoodford1BR,1BA$1.36
The Callaway1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1.34
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Tates Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zandale, Lexington, KY

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Zandale Neighborhood in Lexington, KY

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Zandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zandale is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zandale?

The cheapest apartment in Zandale is VELO - Waller Avenue which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Zandale costs $3,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zandale?

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 35 regular apartments in Zandale 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 Zandale?

Cheap apartments in Zandale have an average cost of $1,323 which is $2,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zandale.

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