Lexington, KY rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lexington, KY is $1,753.
$1,753
+$58
+$153
597
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $350 to $7,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $600 | 8 |
| $700 | 28 |
| $800 | 26 |
| $900 | 25 |
| $1,000 | 24 |
| $1,100 | 31 |
| $1,200 | 40 |
| $1,300 | 36 |
| $1,400 | 50 |
| $1,500 | 43 |
| $1,600 | 37 |
| $1,700 | 48 |
| $1,800 | 46 |
| $1,900 | 47 |
| $2,000 | 50 |
| $2,100 | 62 |
| $2,200 | 48 |
| $2,300 | 34 |
| $2,400 | 27 |
| $2,500 | 13 |
| $2,600 | 11 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 8 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 7 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 7 |
| $3,600 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $153 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,495 | $1,550 |
| Feb | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| Mar | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Apr | $1,480 | $1,495 |
| May | $1,480 | $1,550 |
| Jun | $1,500 | $1,605 |
| Jul | $1,505 | $1,670 |
| Aug | $1,600 | $1,795 |
| Sep | $1,650 | No data |
| Oct | $1,595 | No data |
| Nov | $1,600 | No data |
| Dec | $1,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lexington, KY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lexington, KY is 17% lower than the national average.
$1,753
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lexington, KY?
The average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,753.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lexington, KY?
Houses in Lexington, KY rent between $350 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,753.
3. How has the rent in Lexington, KY changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lexington, KY increased by $153
4. How much has the rent in Lexington, KY increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lexington, KY increased by $58
5. How many available rentals are there in Lexington, KY?
There are currently 597 rentals available in Lexington, KY.
6. How do rent prices in Lexington, KY compare with the national average?
The average rent in Lexington, KY is $1,753 — 16.52% lower the national average of $2,100.