What's the average rent in Lexington, KY?

Rental Market Trends in Lexington, KY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,695 per month, which is 14% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,695

1.4%$23 increase month-over-month

-3.1%-$55 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

719

APARTMENTS

$1,325

HOUSES

$2,050

TOWNHOUSES

$1,607

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lexington, KY at $1,325 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,050 per month. Townhomes average $1,607 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,117
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$1,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lexington, KY is $1,117 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,607

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Lexington, KY is $900 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,595
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,690
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,050

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lexington, KY is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,690 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom house.