Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington, MA

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, MA is $3,138. This is +65%, or $1,238, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,138

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, MA is $3,138. This is +65%, or $1,238, higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

41%
46%
7%
7%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

82%
18%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lexington, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, MA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lexington, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lexington, MA is $3,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lexington, MA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,250. Houses for rent in Lexington, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,525

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,256

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,802

7%

16%

4 bedroom

$7,500

2%

34%

Studio

$2,450

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,256

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,802

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lexington, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lexington, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Billerica, MA.

Lexington

Median rent price$3,138
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 12% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

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Discover rentals in Lexington, MA

Sylvia St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Lexington apartment for rent in Lexington

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

18 Charles St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

East Lexington house for rent in Lexington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lexington, MA

18 Charles St, Lexington, MA 02421

4 beds

2 baths

$4,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

8 Baker Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Lexington house for rent in Lexington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lexington, MA

8 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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