Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lexington, NC rent slipped 15.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying $79 less per month than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,725/month in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 50 total rentals and a mix of housing types. This positions Lexington as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
In Lexington, 1-bedroom units rent for $860/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,095/month. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count, reflecting diverse options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment held steady year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 15.4%. Meanwhile, 2-bedroom rents fell 1.8%, 3-bedroom rents fell 2.6%, and 4+ bedroom rents fell 4.8%, all less than the overall market decline. This reveals distinct trends within Lexington's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,395/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,730. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $860 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 8% |
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 | $1,050 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,730 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
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
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
1%
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
28%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, NC is 30% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,075
6%$1,500
1%$1,985
16%$1,395
2%$1,350
2%$1,447
9%$1,990
27%$1,200
20%$1,495
1%$1,300
5%$1,272
12%$1,342
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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 264% higher |
| Housing | 39% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 8% lower |
Discover rentals in Lexington, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
32 Random Dr #N, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5h ago
420 Salem St, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 White St, Lexington, NC 27295
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
395 Lake Dr ## 8, Lexington, NC 27295
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lexington
1202 Southlake Ct, Lexington, NC 27295
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
Avery Lane - 140-B #140B, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
1d ago
110 Ridge Mill Cir, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
154 Hill Everhart Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,849
House for rent
Available Jul 21
15m ago
House for rent in Lexington
6100 Radds St, Lexington, NC 27295
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
10h ago
812 Fairview Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$1,450
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,495
$2,270
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,080
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,680
$2,555
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,145
House for rent
Available Jun 30
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,495
$2,270
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,680
$2,555
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
$2,040
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5h ago
420 Salem St, Lexington, NC 27292
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,395 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?
One-bedroom apartments in Lexington averaged around $870 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,100 per month. Both apartment types saw increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 6.0% and two-bedrooms rising 4.0%.
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).