Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zandale Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (37 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 VELO - Waller Avenue priced from $745. Crescent at Shadeland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Zandale apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VELO - Waller AvenueNEWLY RENOVATED, AFFORDABLE, UNFURNISHED STUDIO...1BR,1BA$745
Crescent at Shadeland Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$819
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Tates Creek Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Landing at MalabuSummer Availability Newly-Renovated One Bedroom...1BR,1BA$945
Flats at TurflandNewly-Renovated One Bedroom Apartments!1BR,1BA$945
Breckinridge CourtStudio 460 sf (st1)1BR,1BA$960
Barrel Oaks ApartmentsTimeless One Bedroom with the Willow1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zandale, KY

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zandale area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Stretch in the in the Downtown Lexington neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Zandale apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Lakewood Park Apartments starting at $1,319 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Boone Creek 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.
The StretchTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Lakewood Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Prime Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Shillito Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Rivers at BluegrassRenovated 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
The MetropolitanWoodford1BR,1BA$1.40
Tates Creek Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Chelsea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Crossings Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $969.

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 4 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 $2,939 which is $406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zandale.

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