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Area Guide

Kenwick Lexington, KY

A down-home neighborhood and students of the university make Kenwick great

Close-Knit Convenient University

Nestled within walking distance of the University of Kentucky in southeastern Lexington lies Kenwick, a historic neighborhood dating back to the early 20th century. Homes and apartments in Kenwick put you in close proximity to the area’s amenities while also offering a neighborly vibe. An active neighborhood association maintains a community garden and often sponsors events and activities at its community center on Owsley Avenue.

The nearby University of Kentucky lends an energetic vibe to the area, and Rupp Arena hosts endless sporting events year-round. New Circle Road to the east acts as the area’s major thoroughfare, ferrying residents and students in Kenwick around the rest of Lexington.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenwick is $622 for a studio, $726 for one bedroom, and $924 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenwick has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $622/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 596 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $726/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $924/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Kenwick

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Explorium
  • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
  • Veterans Park
  • Waveland State Historic Site
  • Kentucky Horse Park

Airports

  • Blue Grass

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.