Bluegrass Apartments Public Housing Lexington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bluegrass Apartments is a Public Housing community in Lexington, KY with 32 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $458/month on average.
32
total units
97%
occupancy
$458
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 Shropshire Ave, Lexington, KY 40508 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,632/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,734/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Bluegrass Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 616 Shropshire Ave, Lexington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$458/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridlewood Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| Grand Oaks Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| Homownership Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| Rose Tower PB Section 8 | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Coolavin Apts PB Section 8 | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Unnamed Public Housing | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Grand Oaks - Bluegrass V LIHTC | Lexington | 1.4 km |
| Central Christian Church Apartments PB Section 8 | Lexington | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bluegrass Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bluegrass Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $458/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bluegrass Apartments?
Contact the management office at 616 Shropshire Ave in Lexington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.