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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in University Of Kentucky
$1,495/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in University Of Kentucky is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Of Kentucky
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Of Kentucky rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Average rent prices in University Of Kentucky have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Rent prices in University Of Kentucky vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Of Kentucky is $1,234, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in University Of Kentucky run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,020 | No Change |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 3% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,867 | 7% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 3% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashland | $1,150 | |
Cardinal Valley | $1,295 | |
Downtown Lexington | $1,160 | |
Historic South Hill | $1,350 | |
North Upper Street | $1,395 | |
Picadome | $1,472 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,234 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,020
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,867
Last 30 days
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Ashland
Average rent
$1,150
Cardinal Valley
Average rent
$1,295
Downtown Lexington
Average rent
$1,160
Historic South Hill
Average rent
$1,350
North Upper Street
Average rent
$1,395
Picadome
Average rent
$1,472
Apartments
Average rent
$1,234
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Kentucky, 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 University Of Kentucky, Lexington, KY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University Of Kentucky and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Of Kentucky
23%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Of Kentucky, Lexington, KY is 30% higher than the median rent in Ashland, Lexington, KY.
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Discover rentals in University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
23h ago
165 Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University of Kentucky condo for rent in Lexington
585 S Upper St #114, Lexington, KY 40508
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$1,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
23h ago
165 Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University of Kentucky condo for rent in Lexington
585 S Upper St #114, Lexington, KY 40508
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$1,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
23h ago
165 Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University of Kentucky condo for rent in Lexington
585 S Upper St #114, Lexington, KY 40508
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$1,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the University Of Kentucky rental market.
How much is rent in University Of Kentucky?
The average rent in University Of Kentucky is $1,495 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Of Kentucky?
Average rent prices in University Of Kentucky have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does University Of Kentucky rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Of Kentucky is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Of Kentucky?
To comfortably afford rent in University Of Kentucky, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).