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Rental Market Trends in Lexington, KY

What is the average rent in Lexington, KY?

$1,093/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,093 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $952 per month for a studio, $1,093 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,371 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,735 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$952/month
420 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,093/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,371/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,735/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,430/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,893/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,023/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,025/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,105/month
1,172 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,418/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,142/month
1,507 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lexington, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lexington, KY
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lexington, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lexington?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Lexington
$894/month
636 Sq Ft
Lansdowne
$942/month
627 Sq Ft
East Lexington
$947/month
688 Sq Ft
Emerson Woods
$964/month
600 Sq Ft
Garden Springs
$969/month
572 Sq Ft
Canterfield
$978/month
760 Sq Ft
Brookdale Place
$987/month
636 Sq Ft
Johnson Heights
$992/month
719 Sq Ft
Forest Park
$1,003/month
408 Sq Ft
Shriners
$1,005/month
748 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lexington?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Townhomes at Glasford Square
$1,884/month
719 Sq Ft
Glasford
$1,740/month
763 Sq Ft
Red Mile
$1,734/month
595 Sq Ft
Historic South Hill
$1,662/month
662 Sq Ft
Devondale
$1,651/month
730 Sq Ft
Tuscany
$1,647/month
809 Sq Ft
South Broadway Park
$1,613/month
563 Sq Ft
Martin Luther King
$1,555/month
681 Sq Ft
Chilesburg
$1,533/month
820 Sq Ft
The Walnut Hill Club
$1,533/month
820 Sq Ft

Which Lexington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lexington with the most apartments available are Downtown Lexington, South Lexington and South Broadway Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lexington
$1,463/month
585 Sq Ft
South Lexington
$1,373/month
726 Sq Ft
South Broadway Park
$1,613/month
563 Sq Ft
Red Mile
$1,734/month
595 Sq Ft
Blueberry Hill
$1,517/month
757 Sq Ft
Liberty Area
$1,499/month
801 Sq Ft
Saddlebrook at Tates Creek
$1,080/month
659 Sq Ft
Devondale
$1,651/month
730 Sq Ft
Eastland Parkway
$1,315/month
766 Sq Ft
Tanbark
$1,442/month
790 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 $1,093, you’ll want to make about $3,643 per month or $43,716 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 $952 - $1,735. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.

City

Lexington, KY

2,669 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lexington, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

West Lexington

Lexington, KY

The Townhomes at Glasford Square

Lexington, KY

Studio
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One Bedroom
$777/month
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Two Bedroom
$934/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,185/month
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180 N Martin Luther King Blvd,
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$1,195 - $1,795 Total Monthly Price

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6600 Man O War Blvd,
Lexington, KY 40509

$1,474 - $2,354 Total Monthly Price

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2751 Ruby River Dr,
Lexington, KY 40511

$1,362 - $2,195 Total Monthly Price

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  • 25,330

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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