Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$3,191/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $3,191 per month as of November 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,291 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 2% 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 $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $2,880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | 7% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,312 | 8% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 11% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $3,220 | |
East Lexington | $3,300 | |
Five Fields | $3,184 | |
Follen Heights | $2,955 | |
Idylwide | $3,565 | |
Lexington Town Center | $3,184 | |
North Lexington | $3,675 | |
Peacock Farms | $3,675 | |
Pheasant Brook Estates | $3,195 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,580 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | 4% | |
Houses | $4,950 | 3% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,312
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
18%
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,184
Five Fields
Average rent
$3,184
North Lexington
Average rent
$3,675
Follen Heights
Average rent
$2,955
Countryside
Average rent
$3,220
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,580
Peacock Farms
Average rent
$3,675
East Lexington
Average rent
$3,300
Idylwide
Average rent
$3,565
Pheasant Brook Estates
Average rent
$3,195
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
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
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 30% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,452
2%$3,100
4%$3,100
15%$3,392
13%$2,587
18%$2,855
5%$2,600
7%$3,999
4%$2,667
5%$2,981
1%$3,069
12%$2,500
6%Discover rentals in Lexington, MA
3d ago
East Lexington apartment for rent in Lexington
80 Bow St #1, Lexington, MA 02420
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center apartment for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Countryside house for rent in Lexington
154 Maple St, Lexington, MA 02420
3 beds
1 bath
$3,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
North Lexington house for rent in Lexington
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
Lexington Town Center house for rent in Lexington
29 Hayes Ln, Lexington, MA 02420
5 beds
6.5 baths
$15,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #2380A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,015–$6,470
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center apartment for rent in Lexington
Studio
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
186 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,297–$4,273
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #2380A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,015–$6,470
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1 Katahdin Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
2 baths
$3,316–$5,224
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Lexington house for rent in Lexington
14 Gleason Rd #1, Lexington, MA 02420
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
10h ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,297–$4,273
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr #2380A, Lexington, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,015–$6,470
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center apartment for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
186 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Lexington Town Center house for rent in Lexington
29 Hayes Ln, Lexington, MA 02420
5 beds
6.5 baths
$15,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Lexington Town Center house for rent in Lexington
48 Forest St #2, Lexington, MA 02421
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Prospect Hill house for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,191 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 2% 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 $1,291 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Follen Heights ($2,955/mo), Lexington Town Center ($3,184/mo), and Five Fields ($3,184/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).