Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Lexington
Lexington, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,300
Population
21,176
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A small town/suburbia hybrid just outside of Columbia.
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Located 12 miles west of Columbia, Lexington combines small-town hospitality with suburban convenience. This growing community offers diverse housing options, from newer apartment communities to established neighborhoods. Current rental rates average $1,325 for one-bedroom units and $1,476 for two-bedroom homes, with recent rate changes ranging from 1.8% to 5.2% across different unit sizes.
Lake Murray serves as a central attraction, where the 1.7-mile dam provides space for walking, biking, and swimming during warmer months. The Icehouse Amphitheater anchors the local entertainment scene with regular concerts and events, while the Lexington Community Band performs throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Fourteen-Mile Creek Trail or visit Gibson Pond Park, which reopened in 2021 following restoration work. The downtown area comes alive during the weekly farmers' market, offering fresh produce and local goods. Major employers in the area include Lexington School District 1, contributing to the town's steady growth in the Midlands region.
Explore the City
Lexington offers new construction overlooking Lake Murray.
Boat landings are on every corner of Lake Murray in Lexington.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,470
Average: $94,231
Education
8,028
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,724
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lexington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lexington, SC is $1,301 for one bedroom, $1,487 for two bedrooms, and $1,647 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lexington has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,301/month
803 Sq Ft
House
$2,082/month
1,729 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lexington, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
891 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
901 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
863 Students
Public
Grades K-5
803 Students
Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
839 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,014 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
914 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,410 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,197 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,204 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverbanks Botanical Garden
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Riverbanks Zoo
- South Carolina State Museum
- Harbison Environmental Education Forest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
Top Apartments in Lexington
Houses for Rent in Lexington
Property Management Companies in Lexington, SC
Morgan Properties
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390
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108,283
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237
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Aspen Square Management
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56
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42
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Stonemark Management
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54
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West Shore
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54
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ARI Apartment Management
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37
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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 February 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.