Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lexington, NC rent fell 22.8% year over year to a current median of $1,195/month. Renters are paying $196 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,725/month in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 37.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with a smaller inventory of 62 total rentals available to renters. This positions Lexington as a more accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
One-bedroom units in Lexington have a median rent of $898/month, two-bedrooms $1,100/month, three-bedrooms $1,735/month, and four-plus bedrooms $2,200/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The one-bedroom segment in Lexington rose 8.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 22.8%. This indicates a distinct upward trend for smaller units despite the overall market softening.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,195/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, NC
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $1,765. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $897 | 8% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,735 | 8% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 2% |
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 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $922 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,765 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
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
7%
Condos
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
37%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, NC is 10% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,087
17%$1,500
2%$2,092
1%$1,397
2%$1,300
5%$1,870
2%$1,709
2%$1,330
1%$1,500
1%$1,449
20%$1,290
3%$1,382
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
1m ago
House for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,149
$799
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 6
3d ago
40 Random Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$845
Condo for rent
Available May 25
1m ago
House for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
$849
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,235
House for rent
Available Oct 2
4d ago
Avery Lane, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
Avery Lane - 139-A #139A, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
4d ago
15 E 2nd Ave, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
150 Habersham Ct, Lexington, NC 27295
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,335
$2,165
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
4d ago
Avery Lane, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1m ago
House for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
$849
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
9h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,355
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 8
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,235
House for rent
Available Oct 2
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,065
House for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,130
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,355
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 8
9h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,375
$2,155
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 9
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,510
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
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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 $1,195 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 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?
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).