City

Average Rent in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington is a city in Kentucky. It ranks #50 out of 166 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, 47 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 -3.12% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40514 with an average rent of $1,920. The least expensive zip code in Lexington to rent places is 40505 with an average rent of $1,140.

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 $1,896. This represents a difference of +33% when compared to Lexington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Kentucky, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,284, showing a less expensive of -10% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +31% when compared to the rent in Lexington.
$1,422
Lexington
VS
$1,896
+33%
40502, zip
$1,284
-10%
KY, state
$1,859
+31%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Lexington, KY

40514$1,920
40502$1,896
40511$1,862
40503$1,838
40507$1,775
40509$1,762
40513$1,544
40516$1,538
40508$1,419
40517$1,406
40504$1,380
40515$1,331
40505$1,140

Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places