Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Lexington, KY

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, KY is $1,500. This is -23%, or $445, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

496

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, KY is $1,500. This is -23%, or $445, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
44%
32%
10%
8%
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,191. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,295. Houses for rent in Lexington, KY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

6%

Studio

$849

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, KY is 50% 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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1685 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

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1 bath

$525

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6h ago

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1349 Devonport #55

1349 Devonport Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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5d+ ago

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5h ago

8.3

Very good

700 LSA

129 Transcript Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$820–$1,120

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1 bath

$850

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