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728 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
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Property Overview
Downtown location with exceptionally high value per square foot and an extensive 50-photo set helps provide a clear sense of the space and quality. Proximity to a highly rated elementary school and a dense cluster of 186 restaurants, 105 cultural venues, 39 performance or sports venues, and 45 local event hubs within a mile supports an active, socially oriented lifestyle.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Social life
Amenities for 728 W Short St
Features
| 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 W Short St
Property Status: Active Property is leased started in May 2026. Please contact agent for available short term dates before May. 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 © 2026 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 W Short St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1126 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- 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 W Short St cost about 112% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lexington.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Lexington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $1,307 |
| February 2026 | $1,295 |
| March 2026 | $1,295 |
| April 2026 | $1,298 |
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Schools near 728 W Short St
Harrison Elementary School
161 bruce st
lexington, KY, 40507
K-5Public
C+
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
707 howard st
lexington, KY, 40508
PK, K-5Public
C+
Fcps Virtual Academy
701 east main st
lexington, KY, 40502
K-12Public
Community Action Council The Prep Academy BCTC Child Development Center
164 opportunity way
lexington, KY, 40511
PKPublic
Fayette Pre-School
465 springhill dr
lexington, KY, 40503
PKPublic
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Getting around Lexington near 728 W Short St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 728 W Short St, Lexington
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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