County
Average Rent in Lexington County
Lexington is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #11 out of 42 for places to rent. Lexington County is in
the congressional districts of
District 02, District 05, District 06 and the metropolitan areas of
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA, Columbia, SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Lexington County includes 12 cities and 16 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Lexington County is $1,746 which represents an increase of 4.64% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Lexington County to rent places is Chapin, SC with an average rent of $2,267. The least expensive city in Lexington County to rent places is Swansea, SC with an average rent of $930.
The most expensive zip code in Lexington County to rent places is 29036 with an average rent of $2,267. The least expensive zip code in Lexington County to rent places is 29160 with an average rent of $930.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Lexington currently stands at $1,746.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Columbia, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,582. This represents a difference of -9% when compared to Lexington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of South Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,860, showing a more expensive of +7% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +7% when compared to the rent in Lexington.
$1,746
Lexington
VS$1,582
-9%
Columbia, city
$1,860
+7%
SC, state
$1,877
+7%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026
Cities in Lexington County
Chapin, SC$2,267
Irmo, SC$2,003
Lexington, SC$1,936
Gaston, SC$1,858
Cayce, SC$1,809
Gilbert, SC$1,775
Columbia, SC$1,582
West Columbia, SC$1,522
Leesville, SC$1,317
Pelion, SC$1,133
Batesburg, SC$1,024
Swansea, SC$930