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728 West Short Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508, United States
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
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Amenities for 728 West Short Street
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
| Den | Furnished |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Other
| Eight Rooms | Exterior Type: Log |
| Exterior Type: Wood Siding |
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About 728 West Short Street
Property Status: Active Flexible dates and terms available. Please inquire. Property is furnished. The recently renovated historic Matthew Walker House was originally built in 1789, it was disassembled and moved down the street in 1977, then reassembled and added onto. This fantastic downtown location is 5-minute walk to Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, the Jefferson Street corridor, and loads of great restaurants. It's a short trip to The Distillery District and the rest of downtown. Owner/Agent Office Phone: (859) 422-2000 Copyright © 2025 ImagineMLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 728 West Short Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1176 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 40508 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Lexington
2-bedroom apartments at 728 West Short Street cost about 112% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lexington.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Lexington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,195 |
| January 2024 | $1,200 |
| February 2024 | $1,154 |
| March 2024 | $1,182 |
| April 2024 | $1,279 |
| May 2024 | $1,368 |
| June 2024 | $1,345 |
| July 2024 | $1,392 |
| August 2024 | $1,357 |
| September 2024 | $1,332 |
| October 2024 | $1,367 |
| November 2024 | $1,368 |
| December 2024 | $1,310 |
| January 2025 | $1,315 |
| February 2025 | $1,320 |
| March 2025 | $1,325 |
| April 2025 | $1,323 |
| May 2025 | $1,379 |
| June 2025 | $1,364 |
| July 2025 | $1,369 |
| August 2025 | $1,364 |
| September 2025 | $1,368 |
| October 2025 | $1,378 |
| November 2025 | $1,324 |
| December 2025 | $1,296 |
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Schools near 728 West Short Street
Harrison Elementary School
161 bruce st
lexington, KY, 40507
K-5Public
C+
Fayette Pre-School
465 springhill dr
lexington, KY, 40503
PKPublic
Fayette County Preschool
165 springhill dr
lexington, KY, 40503
PKPublic
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Getting around Lexington near 728 West Short Street
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 728 West Short Street, Lexington
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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