A refrigerator having a basket lift apparatus comprises: a body having cooling chambers for storing food; a frame accommodated in the cooling chamber arranged at a lower portion of the body in a slidable manner; a basket placed on the frame and for storing food; a door positioned at a front side of the frame and hinge-connected to the frame; a first link hinge-connected between the frame and the basket; a second link hinge-connected between the first link and the door; and a driving unit for rotating the first link in order to lift the basket. When the basket arranged at the lower portion of the body is opened, the basket is lifted up thereby to enhance a user's convenience.