Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lexington

$3,400/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lexington is $3,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lexington

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lexington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lexington, MA

Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,450

5%

-

1 bedroom

$2,750

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,300

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,592

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,995

36%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,592

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

18%

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

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,508
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, MA is 36% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

Discover rentals in Lexington, MA

107 Clocktower Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Follen Heights condo for rent in Lexington

PROXIMITY/COVETED 2BR UNIT

107 Clocktower Dr, Lexington, MA 02452

2 beds

2 baths

$2,199

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

Condo for rent

30 Peacock Farm Rd - Photo 1 of 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

32 Dewey Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Lexington house for rent in Lexington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lexington, MA

32 Dewey Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

4 beds

2.5 baths

$5,500

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 $3,400 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lexington?

Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lexington is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lexington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington are Lexington Town Center ($3,175/mo), Peacock Farms ($3,400/mo), and Prospect Hill ($3,400/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.

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).

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