City
Average Rent in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It ranks #43 out of 157 for places to rent. Lexington is in
the county of
Fayette County and the metropolitan area of
Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Lexington includes 12 zip codes, no sections, 53 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Lexington is $1,426 which represents a decrease of -8.42% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40502 with an average rent of $2,131. The least expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40505 with an average rent of $1,206.
The most expensive neighborhood in Lexington to rent places is Hollywood-Mt. Vernon with an average rent of $3,300. The least expensive neighborhood in Lexington to rent places is Martin Luther King with an average rent of $733.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Lexington currently stands at $1,426.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 40502, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,131. This represents a difference of +49% when compared to Lexington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Kentucky, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,307, showing a less expensive of -8% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,844. This constitutes a more expensive by +29% when compared to the rent in Lexington.
$1,426
Lexington
VS$2,131
+49%
40502, zip
$1,307
-8%
KY, state
$1,844
+29%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026
Zip Codes in Lexington, KY
Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Hollywood-Mt. Vernon$3,300
WGPL$2,940
Mt. Horeb Pike$2,900
Columbia Heights$2,654
Golfview Estates$2,541
Chilesburg$2,295
Picadome$1,995
Village At Tates Creek$1,984
Danby Corners$1,925
Southland Park$1,916