Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Washington and Lee University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Lexington

$2,289/mo

increased by58%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lexington is $2,289 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $389 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lexington

6

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Washington and Lee University, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Washington and Lee University, VA

Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 58% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Washington and Lee University, VA

Rent prices in Lexington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lexington is $1,125, whereas a house costs $2,539. 1-bedroom apartments in Lexington run $762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

1 bedroom

$762

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-

2 bedroom

$1,400

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3%

3 bedroom

$2,414

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-

4 bedroom

$2,639

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-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$762

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,414

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,639

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington and Lee University, VA, 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.

Discover rentals in Washington and Lee University, VA

56 Hunter Hill Extension Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Lexington

56 Hunter Hill Extension Rd, Lexington, VA 24450

2 beds

1 bath

$814

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2129 Walnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

24m ago

House for rent in Buena Vista

2129 Walnut Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Washington and Lee University, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lexington rental market.

How much is rent in Lexington?

The average rent in Lexington is $2,289 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lexington?

Average rent prices in Lexington have increased by 58% since last year.

How does Lexington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lexington is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $389 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lexington?

To comfortably afford rent in Lexington, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).