Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lexington rent stands today
Lexington, KY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Month to month, rent climbed 3.3%, adding $45 compared to last month.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 404 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters seeking value in Kentucky.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lexington run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms at $975/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Beaumont Residential rents rose 23.4% year over year to $1,850/month across 25 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Palomar and Firebrook saw steep declines of -61.2% and -53.3%, respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
404
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, KY
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  2% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 1% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont Residential | $1,850 | |
Cardinal Valley | $1,295 | |
Eastland Parkway | $825 | |
Garden Springs | $1,377 | |
Georgetown | $1,450 | |
Harrods Hill | $1,347 | |
Historic South Hill | $1,350 | |
Liberty Area | $1,624 | |
North Upper Street | $1,395 | |
Shriners | $1,449 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $829 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Eastland Parkway
Average rent
$825
Liberty Area
Average rent
$1,624
North Upper Street
Average rent
$1,395
Beaumont Residential
Average rent
$1,850
Garden Springs
Average rent
$1,377
Georgetown
Average rent
$1,450
Harrods Hill
Average rent
$1,347
Cardinal Valley
Average rent
$1,295
Shriners
Average rent
$1,449
Historic South Hill
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
2%
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
28%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, KY is 40% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
11%$950
17%$1,900
$995
24%$1,124
34%$1,060
4%$1,625
14%$1,401
10%$1,005
1%$1,500
6%$1,372
13%$1,195
8%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
3d ago
Verified
302 Gunn Street, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
211 West Fifth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1685 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
1 bed
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
1 bed
1 bath
$575
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
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lexington
4161 Cocos Way, Lexington, KY 40513
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3900 Crosby Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,043–$2,373
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,088–$1,374
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
175 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$964–$1,206
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 Legion Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
Studio
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,088–$1,374
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
175 N Locust Hill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$964–$1,206
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3900 Crosby Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,043–$2,373
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
471 Price Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$960
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
Verified
175 N Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
2 beds
1 bath
$1,221–$1,232
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 Legion Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
Studio
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Baron Ave #20BA, Lexington, KY 40511
3 beds
2 baths
$980
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
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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 $1,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Eastland Parkway ($825/mo), Cardinal Valley ($1,295/mo), and Harrods Hill ($1,347/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
Lexington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).