Lexington, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Lexington, NC?
Last updated June 23, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lexington, NC is $1,290.
Average rent
$1,290
Month-over-month change
-$10
Year-over-year change
-$305
Available rentals
79
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $3,550.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 2 |
| $800 | 12 |
| $900 | 13 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $305 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,595 | $1,500 |
| Feb | $1,650 | $1,400 |
| Mar | $1,650 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,840 | $1,450 |
| May | $1,675 | $1,495 |
| Jun | $1,500 | $1,300 |
| Jul | $1,600 | No data |
| Aug | $1,695 | No data |
| Sep | $1,895 | No data |
| Oct | $1,725 | No data |
| Nov | $1,550 | No data |
| Dec | $1,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lexington, NC 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lexington, NC is 36% lower than the national average.
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