Lexington, KY rental market

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Last updated September 23, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lexington, KY is $1,750.

Average rent

$1,750

Month-over-month change

+$65

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

898

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $595 to $7,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$6005
$70015
$80038
$90043
$1,00043
$1,10048
$1,20057
$1,30053
$1,40072
$1,50056
$1,60069
$1,70070
$1,80060
$1,90068
$2,00040
$2,10043
$2,20041
$2,30033
$2,40036
$2,50027
$2,60013
$2,70013
$2,8009
$2,90015
$3,00013
$3,10015
$3,20012
$3,30019
$3,40022
$3,5009
$3,60011
$3,7008
$3,8004
$3,90015
$4,00012
$4,2005
$4,3003
$4,4008
$4,5008
$4,6002
$4,7002
$4,90012
$5,000+22

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,550$1,650
Feb$1,550$1,600
Mar$1,500$1,600
Apr$1,495$1,600
May$1,550$1,600
Jun$1,605$1,600
Jul$1,670$1,695
Aug$1,795$1,681
Sep$1,749$1,695
Oct$1,750No data
Nov$1,730No data
Dec$1,695No data

Market temperature

The Lexington, KY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lexington, KY is 13% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lexington, KY?

The average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,750.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Lexington, KY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,005 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,033 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,413 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,852 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $4,950 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lexington, KY?

Houses in Lexington, KY rent between $595 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,750.

8. How has the rent in Lexington, KY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lexington, KY did not change.

9. How much has the rent in Lexington, KY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lexington, KY increased by $65

10. How many available rentals are there in Lexington, KY?

There are currently 898 rentals available in Lexington, KY.

11. How do rent prices in Lexington, KY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,750 — 12.5% lower the national average of $2,000.

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