Last updated on November 12, 2026

Average rent in
Lexington, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lexington, SC rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year.

  • Lexington is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 77 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Lexington, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,374/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,492/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,887/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,360/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Lexington

$1,850/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lexington is $1,850 per month as of November 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lexington

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lexington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lexington, SC

Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,445, whereas a house costs $1,989. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $1,423 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,374

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,492

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,887

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,360

8%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,374

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,492

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

Lexington

Average rent

$1,850

Apartments

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

8%

Houses

Average rent

$1,989

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, SC is 9% higher than the median rent in Aiken, SC.

Discover rentals in Lexington, SC

Clemons Greene - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.1

Very good

Clemons Greene

1028 Highway 378 Ste 2100, Lexington, SC 29072

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$364–$1,139

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
224 Catherine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lexington

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
522A Clamp Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
rockylanemhp - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

rockylanemhp

735 Madera Rd, Lexington, SC 29006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,060

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2322 High Bluff Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,300

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.
600 Tayser Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

RENTAL, Ranch, Traditional, Lexington, SC

600 Tayser Ct, Lexington, SC 29072

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
771 Tiger Lily Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,945

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.
202 Waterstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lexington

RENTAL, Charleston, Lexington, SC

202 Waterstone Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Woodland Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Woodland Villas

456 S Church St, Lexington, SC 29072

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500–$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
113 Dupre Mill Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
823 Red Berry Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,989

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
129 Palm Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lexington

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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.
823 Red Berry Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,989

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Waterway Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Waterway Apartment Homes

121 Northpoint Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,215–$2,500

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.
Hutto Hills - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Hutto Hills

3339 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29054

3 beds

2 baths

$1,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

The Overlook At Golden Hills Apartment Homes

300 Caughman Farm Ln, Lexington, SC 29072

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,255–$2,589

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.
The Waterway Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Waterway Apartment Homes

121 Northpoint Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,215–$2,500

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.
537 Dawsons Park Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Lexington

RENTAL, Traditional, Lexington, SC

537 Dawsons Park Way, Lexington, SC 29072

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
607 Wild Tulip Ct - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

2d ago

House for rent in Lexington

607 Wild Tulip Ct

607 Wild Tulip Ct, Lexington, SC 29054

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,216

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
233 Double Eagle Cir - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lexington

Golden Hills

233 Double Eagle Cir, Lexington, SC 29073

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.

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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 $1,850 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lexington?

Average rent prices in Lexington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lexington is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lexington?

January offers the best rental deals in Lexington, with rents running about 6.5% lower than the peak summer months. June sees the highest rents, while December tends to be the least competitive month for apartment hunting.

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).