Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington, KY

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, KY is $1,395. This is -27%, or $506, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

462

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, KY is $1,395. This is -27%, or $506, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
54%
28%
8%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lexington, KY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, KY have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lexington, KY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,265. Houses for rent in Lexington, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,762.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,295

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,495

5%

12%

Studio

$875

No Change

58%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lexington, KY to other cities

Median rent prices in Lexington, KY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berea, KY.

Lexington

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$970
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, KY is 44% higher than the median rent in Berea, KY.

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Cost of living in
Lexington, KY

The overall cost of living in Lexington, KY is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

1% higher

Health

2% lower

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

16% lower

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1612 Alexandria Dr #8, Lexington, KY 40504

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1349 Devonport #55

1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

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1 bath

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2 beds

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$875

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$900

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