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Average Rent in Lexington, KY & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Lexington, KY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,586/mo
Lowest Available
$820/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
99
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Lexington, KY
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington 40502 | $1,923 | ▼ $35 | $859 | 2 | 118 |
| Lexington 40509 | $1,717 | ▼ $81 | $1,296 | 1 | 22 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,564 | ▲ $85 | $1,245 | 2 | 7 |
| Lexington 40511 | $1,541 | ▼ $70 | $1,203 | 2 | 33 |
| Lexington 40508 | $1,355 | ▲ $173 | $1,157 | 1 | 3 |
| Pine Meadow | $1,327 | ▲ $24 | $820 | 5 | 111 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lexington, KY?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,586 per month across 6 apartment communities and 99 available units.
The most affordable option is Limestone Square/Medical Villas Apartments starting at $820/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,333/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,457/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,734/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,792/mo.
Prices range from $820 to $2,475 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 43 units are currently listed.
Lexington, KY Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,453 | - | 12 |
| June 2026 | $1,492 | +$39 | 13 |
| July 2026 | $1,494 | +$2 | 20 |
| August 2026 | $1,492 | -$2 | 18 |
| September 2026 | $1,522 | +$30 | 17 |
| October 2026 | $1,522 | $0 | 14 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lexington, KY
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lexington, KY
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Square/Medical Villas Apartments | $820/mo | $820/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Midtown Apartments | $1,005/mo | $1,494/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Merrick Place | $1,289/mo | $1,621/mo | 31 | 4.6 |
| Springs at Hamburg | $1,296/mo | $1,717/mo | 22 | 4.8 |
| Gateway Lofts Lexington | $1,355/mo | $1,514/mo | 35 | 4.5 |
| The Flats at 345 | $1,775/mo | $1,775/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lexington, KY
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,586/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($820/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Lexington, KY is $67,631 , about 11% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lexington, KY
Overall prices in Lexington, KY runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lexington, KY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,586 |
| Utilities | $320 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $763 |
| Healthcare | $372 |
| Other goods and services | $595 |
| Estimated total | $4,146/mo |
Population
321,122
Median household income
$67,631
Census median rent
$1,101/mo
Census rent burden
29.9%
Median age
35.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Lexington, KY Apartments
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