Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$3,150/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $3,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $3,137, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,450 | 5% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 11% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,195 | 1% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $3,761 | |
East Lexington | $2,955 | |
Five Fields | $3,498 | |
Follen Heights | $4,080 | |
Idylwide | $3,279 | |
Lexington Town Center | $3,000 | |
North Lexington | $3,111 | |
Peacock Farms | $3,111 | |
Pheasant Brook Estates | $3,405 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,137 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,600 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
Five Fields
Average rent
$3,498
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,000
North Lexington
Average rent
$3,111
Follen Heights
Average rent
$4,080
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,800
East Lexington
Average rent
$2,955
Peacock Farms
Average rent
$3,111
Pheasant Brook Estates
Average rent
$3,405
Countryside
Average rent
$3,761
Idylwide
Average rent
$3,279
Apartments
Average rent
$3,137
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
2%
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
62%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.
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3%Discover rentals in Lexington, MA
5d+ ago
Prospect Hill house for rent in Lexington
19 Downing Rd #1, Lexington, MA 02421
4 beds
1.5 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Peacock Farms house for rent in Lexington
4 beds
4 baths
$5,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Follen Heights house for rent in Lexington
30 Farmcrest Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #4128A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,025–$5,050
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
6h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$4,708
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
13h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$9,257
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$4,708
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 #4128A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,025–$5,050
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
13h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$9,257
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
Prospect Hill house for rent in Lexington
19 Downing Rd #1, Lexington, MA 02421
4 beds
1.5 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
6h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$4,708
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 #4128A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,025–$5,050
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
13h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$9,257
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 house for rent in Lexington
30 Farmcrest Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$4,708
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 #4128A, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
2 baths
$5,050
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
13h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$9,257
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
East Lexington house for rent in Lexington
52 Albemarle Ave #52, Lexington, MA 02420
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,100
$5,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House 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 $3,150 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are East Lexington ($2,955/mo), Lexington Town Center ($3,000/mo), and North Lexington ($3,111/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
Five Fields and Lexington Town Center stand out as the most sought-after neighborhoods in Lexington. Five Fields generates 1.3 times more consumer interest than the market average, while Lexington Town Center exceeds average interest by 1.04 times and represents 40% of the city's available listings. For social living, Prospect Hill, East Lexington, North Lexington, and Five Fields offer excellent walkability and robust transit access with well-developed street infrastructure.
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).