Lexington, NC rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lexington, NC is $1,545.

Average rent

$1,545

Month-over-month change

-$130

Year-over-year change

+$45

Available rentals

48

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $3,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$8001
$9001
$1,0003
$1,10012
$1,2003
$1,3004
$1,4004
$1,5004
$1,6002
$1,7003
$1,8003
$1,9005
$2,0005
$2,1005
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,9002
$3,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $45 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,555$1,595
Feb$1,500$1,650
Mar$1,525$1,650
Apr$1,600$1,840
May$1,450$1,675
Jun$1,650$1,500
Jul$1,595$1,600
Aug$1,600$1,695
Sep$1,550No data
Oct$1,168No data
Nov$1,195No data
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The Lexington, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lexington, NC is 26% lower than the national average.

Lexington, NCvs.

$1,545

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lexington, NC?

The average rent in Lexington, NC is $1,545.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lexington, NC?

Houses in Lexington, NC rent between $550 - $3,000 with an average rent of $1,545.

3. How has the rent in Lexington, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lexington, NC increased by $45

4. How much has the rent in Lexington, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lexington, NC decreased by $130

5. How many available rentals are there in Lexington, NC?

There are currently 48 rentals available in Lexington, NC.

6. How do rent prices in Lexington, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lexington, NC is $1,545 — 26.43% lower the national average of $2,100.

Zip codes in Lexington, NC