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

40502$2,131
40514$1,804
40509$1,758
40507$1,642
40511$1,613
40513$1,576
40503$1,516
40515$1,433
40508$1,386
40517$1,380
40504$1,379
40505$1,206

Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places