City

Average Rent in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It ranks #50 out of 165 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 13 zip codes, no sections, 56 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Lexington is $1,422 which represents a decrease of -5.49% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40502 with an average rent of $1,979. The least expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40505 with an average rent of $1,163.

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 Brucetown with an average rent of $695.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Lexington currently stands at $1,422.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 40502, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,979. This represents a difference of +39% when compared to Lexington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Kentucky, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,296, showing a less expensive of -9% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,850. This constitutes a more expensive by +30% when compared to the rent in Lexington.
$1,422
Lexington
VS
$1,979
+39%
40502, zip
$1,296
-9%
KY, state
$1,850
+30%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Zip Codes in Lexington, KY

40502$1,979
40514$1,825
40509$1,774
40511$1,728
40507$1,689
40503$1,672
40513$1,554
40516$1,418
40508$1,401
40515$1,401
40504$1,397
40517$1,392
40505$1,163

Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places