Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Lexington, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lexington, SC rent slipped 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters today are paying $366 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lexington sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 76 rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
In Lexington, 1-bedroom units run around $1,533/month and 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month, while 3-bedrooms sit at $1,938/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,395/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,995/month compared to $1,479/month for apartments, offering distinct price tiers for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Lexington
$1,899/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Lexington is $1,899 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $51 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lexington
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lexington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lexington, SC
Average rent prices in Lexington have remained the same 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 $1,479, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $1,344 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,510.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,533 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,937 |  2% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lexington | $1,899 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,479 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,462 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,533
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Lexington
Average rent
$1,899
Apartments
Average rent
$1,479
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
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
3%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lexington, SC is 6% higher than the median rent in Aiken, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
3%$1,350
3%$1,550
25%$1,550
7%$2,200
2%$1,890
6%$1,997
25%$2,400
12%$1,350
7%$1,995
2%$1,450
2%$1,425
1%Discover rentals in Lexington, SC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
495A Bush Berry Rd, Lexington, SC 29123
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
487B Bush Berry Rd, Lexington, SC 29123
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
495 Bush Berry Rd #A, Lexington, SC 29123
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lexington
3 beds
3 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lexington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,275
House for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,674
$1,575
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jun 10
1d ago
300 Caughman Farm Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
121 Northpoint Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,387
Apartment for rent
1d ago
121 Northpoint Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,387
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,674
$1,575
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jun 10
1d ago
300 Caughman Farm Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,674
$1,575
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 26
2d ago
373 Galaxy Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
3 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
3d ago
609 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
128 Swartz Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment 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 $1,899 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lexington?
Average rent prices in Lexington have remained the same 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 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?
Lexington's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,500 per month. The rental market shows strong availability with an average of 103 listings per month, though 1-bedroom apartments represent only 3% of available inventory compared to 22% for 2-bedroom units.
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).