Lexington, KY Rent Trends

Rank #68, last updated May 20

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What is the average rent in Lexington?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Lexington, KY is $895. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Lexington, KY is $975. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Lexington, KY is $1,250. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Lexington, KY is $1,800.

Studio

$895


1 bed

$975


2 beds

$1,250


3+ beds

$1,800

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Lexington

May 02 2024Jun 17 2024Jul 31 2024Sep 14 2024Oct 30 2024Dec 15 2024Jan 30 2025Mar 17 2025May 20 2025$600$900$1,200$1,500$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Lexington

The monthly rent for apartments in Lexington, KY ranges from $500 to $2,100+.

$500 - $900

$900 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,100

$2,100+

What is the average apartment size in Lexington?

The average size of a Lexington, KY apartment is 929 square feet, while the median apartment size for Lexington, KY is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Lexington, KY (41.44%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.56%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 29.14%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 20.86%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Lexington?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Cherokee Park*$1,425$1,950*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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