What's the average rent in Lexington, KY?

Rental Market Trends in Lexington, KY

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,700 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,700

6.3%$100 increase month-over-month

3.0%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

691

APARTMENTS

$1,296

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$1,750

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lexington, KY at $1,296 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,100 per month. Townhomes average $1,750 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,895
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$1,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lexington, KY is $1,050 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,895 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,750

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lexington, KY is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,350 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,299
3 Bedrooms	$1,761
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lexington, KY is $900 per month, followed by $1,299 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,761 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,285
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,990
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$2,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lexington, KY is $1,285 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,990 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom house.