Average Rent in University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY and Rent Price Trends

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 5% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in University Of Kentucky run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.


Studio	$1,250	No Change	6%
1 bedroom	$999	11%	41%
2 bedroom	$1,400	8%	6%
3 bedroom	$1,850	7%	22%
4 bedroom	$3,000	3%	-

		Listings
Ashland	$1,704
Cardinal Valley	$1,299
Downtown Lexington	$1,355
Historic South Hill	$1,875
North Upper Street	$1,090
Picadome	$1,600


Apartments	$1,299	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,547	15%	No Change
Houses	$1,995	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

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

Median rent price$1,395

28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,704

12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Of Kentucky, Lexington, KY is 18% lower than the median rent in Ashland, Lexington, KY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$1,704

$1,299

$1,355

$1,875

$1,090

$1,600

Discover rentals in University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

165 Virginia Avenue

165 Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

University of Kentucky apartment for rent in Lexington

200 E Maxwell St #10, Lexington, KY 40508

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1d ago

University of Kentucky condo for rent in Lexington

CONDOS - Contemporary - Lexington, KY

585 S Upper St #114, Lexington, KY 40508

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

$1,750

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 $1,395 per month as of August 1, 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 5% since last year.

How does University Of Kentucky rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Of Kentucky is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 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 $56,000/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).

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