Lexington West Public Housing Lexington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lexington West is a Public Housing community in Lexington, KY with 139 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $480/month on average.
139
total units
89%
occupancy
$480
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 Rogers Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,329/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,053/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Lexington West
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 420 Rogers Rd, 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 (~$480/mo average here).
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- Ballard Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Phase Iv Apartments LIHTC | Lexington | 2.2 km |
| Russell Cave Hope Vi LIHTC | Lexington | 2.2 km |
| Bluegrass Phase Ii Development LIHTC | Lexington | 2.2 km |
| Independence Homes LIHTC | Lexington | 2.2 km |
| Bluegrass Aspendale Iii LIHTC | Lexington | 2.2 km |
| Salem Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lexington | 2.8 km |
| Stonewall Terrace LIHTC | Lexington | 3.3 km |
| Homownership Public Housing | Lexington | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lexington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lexington West 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 Lexington West?
Residents report average rents near $480/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 Lexington West?
Contact the management office at 420 Rogers Rd 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.