Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lexington, KY rent stands today
Rent in Lexington, KY rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,425/month. This is $52 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent remains unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 26.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 404 total rentals available, providing a moderate selection.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Lexington are $1,020/month, 1-bedrooms are $975/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,450/month. These figures show a broad range of options by bedroom count for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,425/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
404
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, KY
Average rent prices in Lexington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lexington, KY
Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $1,138, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,020 | 6% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 2% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,349 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont Residential | $1,500 | |
Bryan Station | $1,397 | |
Eastland Parkway | $805 | |
Garden Springs | $1,375 | |
Georgetown | $1,355 | |
Historic South Hill | $1,625 | |
Liberty Area | $1,797 | |
North Upper Street | $1,162 | |
Plantation | $1,429 | |
University Of Kentucky | $1,303 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,138 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $829 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Liberty Area
Average rent
$1,797
Garden Springs
Average rent
$1,375
Eastland Parkway
Average rent
$805
Historic South Hill
Average rent
$1,625
North Upper Street
Average rent
$1,162
Georgetown
Average rent
$1,355
University Of Kentucky
Average rent
$1,303
Bryan Station
Average rent
$1,397
Plantation
Average rent
$1,429
Beaumont Residential
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,138
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$829
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lexington, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lexington, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lexington and Berea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lexington
26%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, KY is 46% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%Cost of living in Lexington, KY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 12% lower |
Discover rentals in Lexington, KY
2d ago
Verified
211 West Fifth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
129 Transcript Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
3 beds
2 baths
$820–$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
8039 Old Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40515
4 beds
4 baths
$11,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
624 Golfview Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
5 beds
5 baths
$6,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3900 Crosby Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,092–$3,088
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
175 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,028–$1,421
Apartment for rent
10h ago
390 S Upper St, Lexington, KY 40508
3 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
175 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,028–$1,421
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3900 Crosby Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,092–$3,088
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
471 Price Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$960
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
Verified
211 West Fifth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1749 Liberty Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
3565 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,595
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lexington, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Lexington rental market.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The average rent in Lexington is $1,425 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Eastland Parkway ($805/mo), North Upper Street ($1,162/mo), and University Of Kentucky ($1,303/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, two-bedroom apartments in Lexington average around $1,360/month, up 1.9% year over year, while one-bedroom pricing data isn't specifically broken out in the current market averages.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).