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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Resort-style pool
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Modern finishes
  • Pet park
  • Washer/dryer connections

Location

3501 Pimlico Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517, USA
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Property Overview

Prime Apartments offers strong value, with an 8.5 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent price and amenity scores, and a convenient location. Its resort-style pool, fitness center, modern finishes, stainless steel appliances, pet park, and washer/dryer connections add to its appeal, while nearby pet services and a solid photo set help give renters a clear picture of the property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Prime Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prime Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Fitness center
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Prime Apartments - 1 Bed1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,005 /mo
Prime Apartments - 2 Beds2 bed1 bath885 sqft$1,185–$1,215 /mo
Prime Apartments - 3 Beds3 bed2 bath1,014 sqft$1,405 /mo

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Amenities for Prime Apartments

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness Center

Grounds

Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Prime Apartments

HomeApartments in Lexington Prime Apartments

Prime Apartments is where everyday comfort meets unbeatable convenience. Our apartments for rent in Lexington, KY come with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with modern finishes, kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and washer/dryer connections. Beyond your front door, enjoy a resort-style pool, fitness center, pet park, and open green spaces, with everything needed to live well without going far. Ideally situated near Downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky, and major routes, Prime Apartments is a community that simply makes life easier.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Prime Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prime Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Prime Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Prime Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Prime Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Prime Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Prime Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Prime Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Prime Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Prime Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Prime Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.8 miles away

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Rent trends in Lexington

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lexington.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Prime Apartments to be 11% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lexington.

3-bedroom apartments at Prime Apartments cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lexington.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Lexington
A table of studio rental data trends in Lexington
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$925
November 2024$915
December 2024$934
January 2025$925
February 2025$904
March 2025$865
April 2025$774
May 2025$788
June 2025$880
July 2025$979
August 2025$1,056
September 2025$1,025
October 2025$875
November 2025$887
December 2025$947
January 2026$879
February 2026$921
March 2026$885
April 2026$1,002
May 2026$977
June 2026$983
July 2026$1,001
August 2026$1,126
September 2026$1,182
October 2026$1,000

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 3501 Pimlico Pkwy?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,005.
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Schools near Prime Apartments

Tates Creek Elementary School

1113 centre pkwy

lexington, KY, 40517

PK, K-5Public
B-

Brenda Cowan Elementary School

4801 athens-boonesboro rd

lexington, KY, 40509

PK, K-5Public
A-

Fcps Virtual Academy

701 east main st

lexington, KY, 40502

K-12Public

Garrett Morgan Elementary School

1150 passage mound way

lexington, KY, 40509

K-5Public
A-

Fayette County Preschool

165 springhill dr

lexington, KY, 40503

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lexington near 3501 Pimlico Pkwy

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3501 Pimlico Pkwy, Lexington

Groceries

4/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within a short drive

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