Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$3,389/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $3,389 per month as of August 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,464 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, MA
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,655 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,825 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,550 | 5% | 64% | |
4 bedroom | $4,395 | 9% |  21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $3,800 | |
East Lexington | $3,600 | |
Five Fields | $3,900 | |
Follen Heights | $3,200 | |
Idylwide | $4,047 | |
Lexington Town Center | $3,275 | |
North Lexington | $4,060 | |
Peacock Farms | $4,000 | |
Pheasant Brook Estates | $4,052 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,555 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,475 | 44% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,655
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
64%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,395
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
21%
North Lexington
Average rent
$4,060
Five Fields
Average rent
$3,900
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,275
Peacock Farms
Average rent
$4,000
Follen Heights
Average rent
$3,200
Countryside
Average rent
$3,800
East Lexington
Average rent
$3,600
Idylwide
Average rent
$4,047
Pheasant Brook Estates
Average rent
$4,052
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,555
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
44%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
4%
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
76%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 41% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,397
8%$3,185
5%$2,850
15%$3,220
54%$2,928
125%$2,980
3%$2,600
15%$3,270
11%$2,700
8%$2,825
2%$3,242
5%$2,697
Discover rentals in Lexington, MA
5d+ ago
Follen Heights townhouse for rent in Lexington
7 Stedman Rd #NA, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
North Lexington house for rent in Lexington
423 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Peacock Farms house for rent in Lexington
4 beds
4 baths
$5,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d 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
3d ago
186 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,220–$2,491
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
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 Jul 1
9h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,353
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #3735A, Lexington, MA 02421
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,920–$5,210
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
2 baths
$3,212–$5,163
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
Follen Heights townhouse for rent in Lexington
7 Stedman Rd #NA, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 15
9h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,353
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #3735A, Lexington, MA 02421
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,920–$5,210
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
2 baths
$3,212–$5,163
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
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
9h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,353
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
2 baths
$3,212–$5,163
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 house for rent in Lexington
48 Forest St #2, Lexington, MA 02421
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
North Lexington townhouse for rent in Lexington
20 Drummer Boy Way #20, Lexington, MA 02420
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $3,389 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,464 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Follen Heights ($3,200/mo), Lexington Town Center ($3,275/mo), and Prospect Hill ($3,555/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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).