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Rental Market Trends in Lexington, KY

What is the average rent in Lexington, KY?

$1,080/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,080 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $954 per month for a studio, $1,080 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,352 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,719 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$954/month
420 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,080/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,352/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,719/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,056/month
479 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,336/month
768 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,834/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,693/month
1,937 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,113/month
419 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,990/month
1,341 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,366/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,047/month
1,596 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,515/month
2,112 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lexington, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $22 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lexington, KY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lexington, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington?

Based on current rent prices, West Lexington, Lansdowne and Emerson Woods are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Lexington
$936/month
661 Sq Ft
Lansdowne
$937/month
632 Sq Ft
Emerson Woods
$946/month
569 Sq Ft
Garden Springs
$953/month
577 Sq Ft
East Lexington
$963/month
681 Sq Ft
Canterfield
$977/month
760 Sq Ft
Brookdale Place
$1,009/month
636 Sq Ft
Saddlebrook at Tates Creek
$1,038/month
620 Sq Ft
Kenwick
$1,053/month
552 Sq Ft
Tatesbrook
$1,112/month
780 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lexington?

Based on current rent prices, The Townhomes at Glasford Square, Tuscany and Glasford are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lexington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Townhomes at Glasford Square
$1,897/month
740 Sq Ft
Tuscany
$1,761/month
811 Sq Ft
Glasford
$1,625/month
759 Sq Ft
Liberty Area
$1,624/month
795 Sq Ft
Historic South Hill
$1,608/month
678 Sq Ft
Fox Harbour
$1,593/month
755 Sq Ft
Devondale
$1,584/month
729 Sq Ft
Blueberry Hill
$1,539/month
750 Sq Ft
Martin Luther King
$1,523/month
686 Sq Ft
Chilesburg
$1,495/month
819 Sq Ft

Which Lexington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lexington with the most apartments available are Southeast Lexington, Southwest Lexington and Downtown Lexington .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Lexington
$1,218/month
693 Sq Ft
Southwest Lexington
$1,279/month
658 Sq Ft
Downtown Lexington
$1,249/month
601 Sq Ft
South Lexington
$1,344/month
719 Sq Ft
Blueberry Hill
$1,539/month
750 Sq Ft
Devondale
$1,584/month
729 Sq Ft
Saddlebrook at Tates Creek
$1,038/month
620 Sq Ft
Crestview
$1,258/month
734 Sq Ft
Liberty Area
$1,624/month
795 Sq Ft
Raceland Estates
$1,203/month
704 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lexington, KY?

Because the average rent in Lexington is $1,080, you’ll want to make about $3,600 per month or $43,200 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 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lexington is 24.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $954 - $1,719. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 12.6% less for utilities, and 2.5% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

West Lexington

Lexington, KY

The Townhomes at Glasford Square

Lexington, KY

Studio
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One Bedroom
$764/month
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Two Bedroom
$935/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,184/month
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3650 Tates Creek Rd,
Lexington, KY 40517

$949 - $1,725

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2945 Trailwood Ln,
Lexington, KY 40511

$1,745 - $2,075

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2700 Magnolia Springs Dr,
Lexington, KY 40511

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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