Average Rent in Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Current Versus Historical Lexington-Fayette, KY Rents

Lexington-Fayette rentals average $989 for a studio rental to $2,073 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $999, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $135 (15.97%) year-over-year from $844 to $979. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (3.33%) year-over-year from $822 to $849. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-12.56%) year-over-year from $1,115 to $975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $211 (-13.29%) year-over-year from $1,586 to $1,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $241 (-10.76%) year-over-year from $2,241 to $2,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.06% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.03	$979	$844 (15.97%)	$762 (28.45%)
1 BR	$14.50	$849	$822 (3.33%)	$824 (2.99%)
2 BR	$14.05	$975	$1,115 (-12.56%)	$1,183 (-17.61%)
3 BR	$15.15	$1,375	$1,586 (-13.29%)	$1,569 (-12.37%)
4+ BR	$13.50	$2,000	$2,241 (-10.76%)	$2,181 (-8.31%)

Historical Rents in Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Top Cities Near Lexington-Fayette

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Top Neighborhoods Near Lexington-Fayette

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Top Counties Near Lexington-Fayette

There are a total of 1 counties located by Lexington-Fayette, KY. One county in the area is Fayette, KY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $999. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fayette, KY. Its average rent per month is $999. Vice versa, with an average rent of $999, Fayette, KY is the most expensive county by Lexington-Fayette, KY.

Typically, rent for studios in Lexington-Fayette, KY is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lexington-Fayette, KY is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lexington-Fayette, KY is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayette, KY	$989	$850	$999	$999

Top Zipcodes Near Lexington-Fayette

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Frequently Asked Questions - Lexington-Fayette Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The average monthly rental price for Lexington-Fayette, KY apartments for rent is approximately $999. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lexington-Fayette, KY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lexington-Fayette, KY.

How much is a studio apartment in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $989 and an average price per square feet of $26.03. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lexington-Fayette.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $14.50. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lexington-Fayette.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $999 and an average price per square feet of $14.05. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lexington-Fayette.

How have rent prices in Lexington-Fayette, KY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lexington-Fayette, KY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

A reasonable rent price in Lexington-Fayette, KY is around $799/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.