Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington, NC

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, NC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $645, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

49

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, NC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $645, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
59%
28%
8%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lexington, NC have increased by 2% 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, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lexington, NC is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lexington, NC costs about $960 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Lexington, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,875.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,065

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,050

6%

2%

Studio

$1,500

27%

69%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

69%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lexington, NC, 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, NC to other cities

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

Lexington

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,249
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, NC is 4% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

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Cost of living in
Lexington, NC

The overall cost of living in Lexington, NC is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

264% higher

Housing

39% lower

Transportation

12% lower

Utilities

8% lower

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235 Green Dragon Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Lexington

235 Green Dragon Drive (new) - 1

235 Green Dragon Dr #1, Lexington, NC 27295

2 beds

1 bath

$850

$750

Price drop

House for rent

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7.8

Very good

Bookington

208 Bookington Dr, Lexington, NC 27292

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

White Street

1305 White St, Lexington, NC 27295

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Lexington Park Apartments

154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,100

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224 Pinecrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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108 Mendota Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lexington

2 beds

1 bath

$995

$895

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Apr 27

1297 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

1297

312 Spruce St, Lexington, NC 27292

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

212 Fairview Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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APARTMENT - Lexington, NC

212 Fairview Dr #B, Lexington, NC 27292

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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