Off-Campus Housing Near the
University of Kentucky
Campus Court Lexington sits one mile from UK's main campus at 935 Red Mile Rd — directly served by Lextran Route 15, with buses running every 5–7 minutes during peak hours. Furnished and unfurnished 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhomes.
One Mile From UK. Connected to Everything.
Campus Court Lexington sits at 935 Red Mile Rd on Lexington's southwest side, one mile from the University of Kentucky's main campus entrance. The Red Mile corridor connects directly south to South Limestone Street and the Avenue of Champions gate — one of the primary access points into the heart of UK's campus. The surrounding area is residential and walkable, positioned between campus and Lexington's growing South Broadway corridor, with easy access to the city's dining strip, retail centers, and green space without the density and pricing premium of blocks immediately adjacent to campus.
Getting to UK from Campus Court Lexington is practical without a car. Lextran Route 15 — the Red Mile line — departs from stops directly on this corridor and runs to UK's campus every 5 to 7 minutes during peak weekday hours, one of the most frequent bus services in Lexington's transit network. UK students ride all Lextran routes free by showing a Wildcat ID, making the 10-minute bus ride a zero-cost daily option. For students who prefer to walk, the route via Red Mile Road to South Limestone takes approximately 20 minutes along a flat, sidewalk-lined corridor. By bike, the same distance takes roughly 6 minutes. The Route 15 operates from 6:40 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays during the UK fall and spring semesters, covering early clinical start times and late library sessions alike.
Lexington offers more than a typical college town experience. Rupp Arena anchors a downtown that hosts major concerts, touring shows, and events year-round. Keeneland Race Course, one of the most celebrated horse racing venues in the country, is a 10-minute drive away. The Arboretum — a 100-acre state botanical garden operated in partnership with UK — sits directly adjacent to campus. South Limestone and the surrounding streets form a dense dining and nightlife corridor that students use daily, and downtown Lexington, with its independent restaurants, live music venues, and arts scene, is reachable in about 12 minutes from Red Mile Rd. From Campus Court, resort-style amenities including study rooms, a fitness center, and a resident lounge mean students can transition directly from class to unwinding without going far at all.
Built for Every Program.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is one of the most research-intensive medical programs in the region, receiving over $225.8 million in research funding in fiscal year 2024 and home to departments of pharmacology and physiology ranked among the top nationally. The program enrolls approximately 800 medical students and offers a four-year MD degree, with first- and second-year coursework concentrated on UK's main campus before students transition to clinical rotations at UK Chandler Hospital and affiliated sites. UK HealthCare has been ranked the number one hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report for nine consecutive years. Combined degree programs including the MD/MBA and MD/PhD are available for students pursuing research or administrative career tracks alongside clinical training.
Campus Court Lexington is approximately 10 minutes from the medical campus by Lextran Route 15, which departs from stops on Red Mile Rd and runs directly to UK's campus core throughout the day. For early clinical rotations at UK Chandler Hospital, the free campus Orange Route bus connects the main campus stop area to the UK HealthCare complex, supplementing the Route 15 for mornings when rotations start early. The dedicated study rooms at Campus Court support the intensive first-year preclinical curriculum, and included high-speed internet keeps course materials, clinical databases, and research portals accessible from home through exam season.
The J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky is an ABA-accredited law school ranked No. 70 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, enrolling approximately 388 full-time JD students. The law school sits at the center of UK's Lexington campus and houses its own library, moot court facility, seminar rooms, and faculty offices within a concentrated complex — meaning law students rarely need to travel across campus on a daily basis. Joint degree programs, including the JD/MBA, JD/MPA, and JD/MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce, allow students to build credentials across disciplines, and the program's proximity to the Lexington legal community supports clinic and externship placements in the Fayette County court system.
Campus Court Lexington is a 20-minute walk or approximately 10-minute Route 15 bus ride from the law school building at the center of UK's campus. Because the Rosenberg College of Law is concentrated in one location on main campus, the daily commute from Red Mile Rd is consistent and direct — no satellite buildings, no cross-campus transfers. Law students doing clinic work at the Fayette County courthouse or legal aid offices in downtown Lexington can reach those sites in approximately 12 minutes from the property by car or connecting Lextran route. The 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans at Campus Court include private bedroom configurations that accommodate the desk space and sustained quiet that law students rely on through the academic year.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky offers a full-time MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized master's programs in business analytics, accounting, and finance. Business students balance on-campus coursework in the Gatton building with internships, corporate visits, and networking engagements that frequently take place in Lexington's central business district and among the city's financial services, logistics, and health care sectors. Unlike programs anchored entirely to a single campus building, MBA students at Gatton regularly move between the UK campus and downtown Lexington, making access to both a practical consideration when choosing where to live.
Campus Court Lexington positions Gatton students well for that dual commute. The UK campus is 10 minutes by Route 15 or 20 minutes on foot for on-campus class days. Downtown Lexington, including the central business district and corporate corridors, is approximately 12 minutes by car. For MBA students pursuing internships in Lexington's professional sectors, Lextran's broader route network — free for UK students with a Wildcat ID — connects to downtown transit hubs without requiring a car on most days. When campus days run long into the evening, the Route 15 provides reliable service until 11:00 p.m. on weekdays.
The University of Kentucky College of Engineering prepares graduate and doctoral students across programs including electrical engineering, computer science, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering. Engineering graduate students typically divide their time between lecture courses, research labs, and computing facilities concentrated in the engineering complex on UK's campus. Graduate researchers frequently work on irregular schedules tied to lab experiments, simulation runs, and project milestones — meaning reliable access to and from campus at non-standard hours is a practical necessity. UK's on-demand night bus service is available from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday by calling 859-221-RIDE, extending transit coverage for late lab sessions beyond the Route 15's 11:00 p.m. cutoff.
From Campus Court Lexington, engineering students reach the campus core in approximately 10 minutes by Route 15 or 20 minutes on foot. The Route 15 runs until 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and the on-demand campus bus covers the hours after midnight by advance request. High-speed internet included with each apartment at Campus Court supports the computing-heavy work that engineering programs require after hours, and the furnished unit options simplify the move-in logistics for students arriving from out of state. The 3-bedroom townhomes work particularly well for graduate students sharing a lease with lab or cohort colleagues.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health offers graduate programs including the Master of Public Health and related professional and research degrees, preparing students for careers in public health practice, epidemiology, health policy, and community health. Unlike programs tied entirely to a single classroom building, public health students move regularly between the UK campus, community health partners, and field placement sites distributed across Lexington and surrounding counties — from health department offices to federally qualified health centers to non-profit organizations engaged in the region's health equity work. Both reliable campus access and city-wide transit flexibility matter throughout the academic year.
Campus Court Lexington serves that need directly. The UK campus is 10 minutes by Route 15 for coursework and advisor meetings. Lexington community placement sites are accessible via Lextran's broader route network, which UK students ride free with a Wildcat ID, making it practical to reach most city-based partners without a car. For students with placements at sites requiring a drive — satellite health clinics, rural county health departments — the property's accessible location on Red Mile Rd and ample parking provide that flexibility when it's needed.
Graduate students in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences span disciplines including English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, and related fields — with programs distributed across campus buildings and anchored by the W.T. Young Library, one of the largest research libraries in the Southeast. Most College of Arts and Sciences graduate students serve as teaching assistants or graduate research assistants, making housing cost relative to quality a meaningful factor in the living decision. The College of Arts and Sciences is situated on UK's central campus, directly accessible from the Route 15 Red Mile bus corridor.
Campus Court Lexington places W.T. Young Library and the main humanities campus within a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride. The 1-bedroom floor plans available at Campus Court offer graduate students on assistantship stipends an independent apartment without the higher price point of housing directly adjacent to campus. The Route 15 also connects to the North Limestone neighborhood, home to an active independent coffee shop and bookstore scene that aligns with the reading- and writing-intensive demands of humanities doctoral work. Furnished options are available for incoming students who want to simplify a move from out of state.
No car needed — here's why.
Getting around Lexington as a UK student from Red Mile Rd is genuinely practical without a car. Campus Court Lexington sits directly on the Lextran Route 15 Red Mile corridor, which runs to UK's main campus every 5 to 7 minutes during peak weekday hours — one of the most frequent bus routes in Lexington's transit network. UK students, staff, and faculty ride every Lextran route for free simply by showing a Wildcat ID, which means the daily bus to campus costs nothing. For most trips — to class, to the library, to UK HealthCare for clinical work, or into downtown for internships and events — the combination of the Route 15 and UK's on-campus bus network eliminates the practical need to own a car during the school year.
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More Than a College Town.
Lexington punches above its size on quality of life. The food and coffee scene along South Limestone and into downtown Lexington runs deep — from early-morning study spots to late-night staples that have become part of the rhythm of student life. Rupp Arena brings major concerts and events downtown. Keeneland Race Course is 10 minutes away. The Arboretum's 100 acres sit adjacent to campus. From Red Mile Rd, most of what students frequent in Lexington is within a 10-minute drive or reachable by free Lextran transit.
- North Lime Coffee & Donuts 5 min
- Pazzo's Pizza & Bar 5 min
- Ramsey's Diner 8 min
- Goodfellas Pizzeria 8 min
- The Burl (live music venue) 10 min
- Rupp Arena Events 12 min
- Cheapside Bar & Grill 12 min
- Green Lantern Bar 10 min
- The Arboretum at UK 8 min walk
- Jacobson Park 8 min
- Town Branch Trail 12 min
- Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 15 min
- Kroger (Euclid Ave) 5 min
- Walgreens 4 min
- Target (Nicholasville Rd) 8 min
- CVS Pharmacy 5 min
What Students Ask About Campus Court
Is Campus Court Lexington close enough to walk to UK?
Yes. Campus Court Lexington is approximately one mile from the University of Kentucky's main campus entrance — a walk of roughly 20 minutes along Red Mile Road to South Limestone, one of the primary campus-facing corridors. The route is flat, with sidewalks throughout, and connects naturally to the Avenue of Champions gate at the south end of campus. For most of campus — including the student center, main library, and academic buildings — the full walk takes 20 to 25 minutes depending on your destination within UK's 918-acre campus.
Walking is a practical daily option for students who prefer a door-to-campus route without a bus transfer. For students who want a faster commute, the Lextran Route 15 Red Mile bus covers the same distance in approximately 10 minutes during peak hours and is free for all UK students with a Wildcat ID. Most residents at Campus Court use a mix of both depending on time of day and weather.
How far is Campus Court from the UK College of Medicine?
The UK College of Medicine's main preclinical facilities are located on UK's main campus, approximately one mile from Campus Court Lexington — about 10 minutes by Lextran Route 15 or 20 minutes on foot. The Route 15 departs from stops on Red Mile Rd and connects directly to the campus bus stop network, which reaches the medical sciences complex and the surrounding academic buildings. The route begins service at 6:40 a.m. on weekdays during the UK fall and spring semesters, which comfortably covers early preclinical class start times.
For clinical rotations at UK Chandler Hospital and the broader UK HealthCare complex, the hospital is located adjacent to UK's main campus. Once on campus via Route 15, the UK Orange Route campus bus provides additional service between the main campus stop area and the UK HealthCare facilities. Medical students at Campus Court consistently note that the combination of the study rooms on-site and the reliable Route 15 service in the mornings makes the off-campus location manageable throughout both the preclinical and clinical years.
What bus goes to UK from Red Mile Road?
Lextran Route 15 — called the Red Mile route — is the primary bus line serving Campus Court Lexington's neighborhood. The Route 15 operates in a counter-clockwise direction Monday through Friday during the UK fall and spring semesters, from 6:40 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with buses running every 5 to 7 minutes before 6:30 p.m. during peak hours. Four buses operate simultaneously during peak hours from 7:20 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., making this one of the most frequent routes in Lexington's transit system. After 6:30 p.m., the frequency drops to approximately every 28 to 30 minutes through the 11:00 p.m. end of service.
All UK students, faculty, and staff ride every Lextran route — including the Route 15 — for free simply by showing a Wildcat ID. No tap card, no fare, no pre-loading required. Once on campus, UK's Blue and White Route campus buses circle the perimeter of UK's campus continuously from 6:45 a.m. to midnight, providing transfers to all corners of the 918-acre campus. The UK on-demand night bus extends transit service from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday by calling 859-221-RIDE.
Can I live at Campus Court Lexington without a car?
Yes — and for most students at Campus Court, not having a car is the straightforward choice. The Route 15 Red Mile bus runs to UK's campus every 5 to 7 minutes during peak weekday hours, operates until 11:00 p.m., and is completely free for UK students with a Wildcat ID. UK parking permits cost over $400 per semester, which makes the financial case for going car-free clear from day one. Kroger on Euclid Ave is approximately a 5-minute drive or reachable by connecting Lextran routes on grocery days. Downtown Lexington is accessible via Lextran connecting routes from the Red Mile corridor.
For the occasional trip that requires a car — weekend travel, visits to satellite clinical sites, or out-of-town obligations — rideshare services are readily available in the Lexington market from the Red Mile Rd address. Lexington's Lextran network also connects to most major city destinations, including the medical center complex, downtown offices, and the North Limestone neighborhood, all free for UK students. Most students who arrive at Campus Court and choose to go car-free find that the Route 15 schedule reliably covers every class, lab, study, and social scenario they encounter during the week.
What is off-campus student housing near UK like?
Off-campus housing near the University of Kentucky ranges from older converted houses and duplexes on the streets immediately surrounding campus to larger, newer purpose-built communities positioned slightly further out. Properties directly adjacent to campus on South Limestone and nearby streets tend to be compact and command a premium for proximity — and they typically don't offer the community amenities that purpose-built communities include. The trade-off between walking distance and livability is real for students planning to spend a full academic year in one place.
Campus Court Lexington offers a purpose-built student living experience at a one-mile remove from campus that the Route 15 bus makes practical for daily use. The community includes a resort-style pool, dedicated study rooms, a fitness center, a game room, and a resident lounge with a complimentary coffee bar — amenities that are not standard in the converted-house inventory near campus. Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are available, with 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom floor plans including townhome configurations, which are uncommon in the directly adjacent housing stock. The community is pet-friendly with a dog park, and utilities and high-speed internet are included.
Is Red Mile Road safe to walk to campus at night?
The pedestrian route from Red Mile Rd to UK's campus runs along well-trafficked, commercially active streets with consistent street lighting throughout. Red Mile Road itself and South Limestone, the main artery connecting the route to campus, are high-traffic corridors with sidewalks and pedestrian crossings maintained along the full route. The route does not require passing through isolated stretches — it runs adjacent to commercial properties, residential buildings, and campus-facing businesses for most of the walk.
For students who prefer not to walk after dark, transit options make the return trip easy. The Route 15 Red Mile bus runs until 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, covering most late-night library sessions, study group meetings, and evening events on campus. UK Transportation Services also operates an on-demand night bus from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday — available by calling 859-221-RIDE (7433) at least 30 minutes in advance — providing a university-operated option for anyone needing a late campus pick-up or drop-off. Most Campus Court residents use the Route 15 for evening trips back rather than walking, simply because it's faster and equally convenient from the Red Mile Rd stop.
Your Off-Campus Home Near UK Is Waiting.
Furnished and unfurnished 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhomes — one mile from campus, on the Route 15 bus line, with resort-style amenities built for student life.
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