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 12% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,285, whereas a house costs $1,860. 1-bedroom apartments in University Of Kentucky run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.


Studio	$1,250	No Change	4%
1 bedroom	$995	16%	-
2 bedroom	$1,599	No Change	10%
3 bedroom	$1,887	90%	9%
4 bedroom	$3,400	36%	27%

		Listings
Ashland	$1,695
Cardinal Valley	$1,750
Downtown Lexington	$1,697
Historic South Hill	$2,349
North Upper Street	$1,100
Picadome	$2,500


Apartments	$1,285	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,599	6%	5%
Houses	$1,860	136%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

90%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

27%

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$1,697

11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695

11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Of Kentucky, Lexington, KY is equal to the median rent in Ashland, Lexington, KY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$1,695

$1,750

$1,697

$2,349

$1,100

$2,500

Discover rentals in University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

5d+ ago

University of Kentucky apartment for rent in Lexington

200 E Maxwell St #10, Lexington, KY 40508

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

5d+ ago

University of Kentucky condo for rent in Lexington

Residential Lease, Lexington, KY

585 S Upper St #114, Lexington, KY 40508

2 beds

2 baths

$1,699

$1,599

Price drop

5d+ ago

University of Kentucky house for rent in Lexington

133 Prall Street - 1

133 Prall St #1, Lexington, KY 40508

3 beds

2 baths

$2,460

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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 $1,697 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Of Kentucky?

Average rent prices in University Of Kentucky have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

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

Rent in University Of Kentucky is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $203 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 $68,000/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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