Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$3,200/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $3,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, MA
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
Lexington, MA
Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $3,073, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $2,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  17% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,926 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,655 | 6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $3,405 | |
East Lexington | $3,314 | |
Five Fields | $3,268 | |
Follen Heights | $3,575 | |
Idylwide | $3,040 | |
Lexington Town Center | $3,496 | |
North Lexington | $3,613 | |
Peacock Farms | $3,250 | |
Pheasant Brook Estates | $3,360 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,435 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,073 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 44% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,926
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,655
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
31%
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,496
Five Fields
Average rent
$3,268
North Lexington
Average rent
$3,613
Countryside
Average rent
$3,405
Idylwide
Average rent
$3,040
Follen Heights
Average rent
$3,575
Peacock Farms
Average rent
$3,250
East Lexington
Average rent
$3,314
Pheasant Brook Estates
Average rent
$3,360
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,435
Apartments
Average rent
$3,073
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
44%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lexington, MA, 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 Lexington, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lexington and Billerica by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lexington
68%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 33% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$3,070
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32%$3,000
2%$2,906
128%$2,872
1%$2,450
16%$3,280
15%$2,665
7%$3,075
6%$4,060
17%$2,550
4%Discover rentals in Lexington, MA
5d+ ago
Countryside house for rent in Lexington
154 Maple St, Lexington, MA 02420
3 beds
1 bath
$3,950
$3,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Countryside house for rent in Lexington
21 Bartlett Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Idylwide house for rent in Lexington
4 beds
2 baths
$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Idylwide house for rent in Lexington
59 Munroe Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
4 beds
3 baths
$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center house for rent in Lexington
29 Hayes Ln, Lexington, MA 02420
5 beds
6.5 baths
$18,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #3735A, Lexington, MA 02421
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,610–$5,520
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center apartment for rent in Lexington
Studio
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center apartment for rent in Lexington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,325–$4,628
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #3735A, Lexington, MA 02421
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,610–$5,520
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$4,705
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
North Lexington house for rent in Lexington
14 Gleason Rd #1, Lexington, MA 02420
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,325–$4,628
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #3735A, Lexington, MA 02421
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,610–$5,520
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$4,705
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Idylwide house for rent in Lexington
59 Munroe Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
4 beds
3 baths
$4,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 20
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,325–$4,628
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$4,705
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Countryside house for rent in Lexington
154 Maple St, Lexington, MA 02420
3 beds
1 bath
$3,950
$3,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
East Lexington apartment for rent in Lexington
390 Massachusetts Ave #2, Lexington, MA 02420
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lexington, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lexington rental market.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The average rent in Lexington is $3,200 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Idylwide ($3,040/mo), Peacock Farms ($3,250/mo), and Five Fields ($3,268/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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).