Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lexington, NC rent slipped 24.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,198/month. Renters today are paying $93 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 3.9% month over month recently after a longer cooldown.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 38.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 53 units offering limited but lower-cost options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Lexington, 1-bedroom units rent for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,849/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,165/month. The 3-bedroom segment rose 9.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Lexington rose 4.5% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent decline. Similarly, 2-bedroom and 4+ bedroom segments also diverged positively, showing varied trends across bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,197/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,197 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $747 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, NC
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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, NC
Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,829. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $925 |  8% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,849 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,165 | 6% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lexington, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,025 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,829 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lexington, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,829
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
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.
How does rent in Lexington, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lexington and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lexington
38%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, NC is 6% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,127
9%$1,647
1%$2,070
5%$1,395
2%$1,350
5%$1,620
3%$1,497
16%$1,299
2%$1,495
6%$1,475
16%$1,224
1%$1,300
2%Cost of living in Lexington, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 22% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Lexington, NC
5d+ ago
64 Random Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
208 Bookington Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
420 Salem St, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
150 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
395 Lake Dr ## 8, Lexington, NC 27295
3 beds
2 baths
$3,370
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,645
House for rent
Available Aug 30
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,485
House for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
110 Ridge Mill Cir, Lexington, NC 27295
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Condo for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Condo for rent
Available May 25
2d ago
106 N Pugh St, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Jul 21
2d ago
10 W 6th Ave, Lexington, NC 27292
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,530
$2,310
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
$1,735
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,110
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,980
$1,810
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,530
$2,310
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,225
$2,110
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
$1,735
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
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Frequently asked questions for Lexington, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Lexington rental market.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The average rent in Lexington is $1,197 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $747 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lexington average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.
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).