Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lexington rent stands today
Lexington, NC rent slipped 18.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $87 less per month on average than last year despite a 12.5% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 29.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering value relative to larger metros with limited total rentals at 68 units.
Price ranges
In Lexington, 1-bedroom units rent around $925/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Houses command a median of $1,770/month while apartments are lower at $1,100/month, with houses making up 56.4% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,349/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,349 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 13% 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, NC
Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,770. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $925 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 9% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 13% | 11% |
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 | $1,100 | 8% | 4% | |
Condos | $999 | 11% | 36% | |
Houses | $1,770 | 5% | 4% | |
Rooms | $650 | No Change | 13% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last year
13%
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
29%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, NC is 26% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,600
9%$1,449
1%$1,397
1%$1,212
7%$1,339
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 | No difference |
Discover rentals in Lexington, NC
15h ago
76 Random Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
150 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1305 White St, Lexington, NC 27295
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
10051 Linwood Southmont Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lexington
1202 Southlake Ct, Lexington, NC 27295
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
16 Lsb Plz #A, Lexington, NC 27292
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,360
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.House for rent
Available Nov 23
4d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Avery Lane, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Lexington
728 Quail Ln, Lexington, NC 27292
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 17
1d ago
106 N Pugh St, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,790
Price dropped $185Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
Price dropped $105Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,495
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.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,110
House for rent
Available Oct 6
4d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,795
Price dropped $110Additional 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.House for rent
Available Nov 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,790
Price dropped $185Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 9
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,965
Price dropped $175Additional 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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
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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 $1,349 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 13% 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 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
August offers the best rental deals in Lexington, with rents running about 34% lower than the peak pricing in May.
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).