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340 Legion Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504
$1,255 - $1,995 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 1 Bed
Rental Market Trends in Lexington, KY
What is the average rent in Lexington, KY?
$1,086/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,086 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Lexington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lexington, you can expect to pay about $955 per month for a studio, $1,086 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,359 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,729 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lexington, KY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lexington, KY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington?
Based on current rent prices, West Lexington, Emerson Woods and Canterfield are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lexington?
Based on current rent prices, Tuscany, The Townhomes at Glasford Square and Devondale are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lexington.
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Which Lexington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lexington with the most apartments available are Southeast Lexington, Downtown Lexington and Southwest Lexington .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lexington, KY?
Because the average rent in Lexington is $1,086, you’ll want to make about $3,620 per month or $43,440 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lexington, KY is 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lexington is 24.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $955 - $1,729. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.
How does Lexington, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lexington, KY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$764/month
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Two Bedroom
$933/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,185/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.