Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lexington, SC rent slipped 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $216 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,150/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lexington is 1.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 80 total rentals available. This positions Lexington as a moderately priced market with a small inventory for renters.
Price ranges
Houses rent higher at $1,975/month compared to apartments at $1,462/month, reflecting the inventory split dominated by houses, which make up 75.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Lexington rose 13.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a specific strength in smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,895/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, SC
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, SC
Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $1,462, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $1,364 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,530.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,459 | 4% |  15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,539 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,245 | 4% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lexington | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,462 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,975 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Lexington
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lexington, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lexington and Aiken by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lexington
2%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, SC is 5% higher than the median rent in Aiken, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,250
19%$1,400
11%$1,940
2%$1,296
5%$1,395
3%Discover rentals in Lexington, SC
1d ago
House for rent in Lexington
103 Clark Street Trailer #1, Lexington, SC 29072
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
325 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
4542 Augusta Hwy #1, Lexington, SC 29054
4 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
129 Herrick Ct, Lexington, SC 29072
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,555
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,659
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,050
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,555
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,659
House for rent
Available Sep 21
6h ago
3339 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29054
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
121 Northpoint Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,659
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Lexington
1708 Mimosa Bloom Ct, Lexington, SC 29054
3 beds
2 baths
$2,025
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Lexington
132 Tybo Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,045
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lexington, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Lexington rental market.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The average rent in Lexington is $1,895 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lexington is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 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 $76,000/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 $1,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,440/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, down about 3% year over year.
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).