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Apartments for Rent in Lexington, KY

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  • Eagle Creek Townhomes

    $950
    3353 Cove Lake Dr, Lexington, KY 40515
    (859) 297-3941

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • The Axis at 1435

    $920
    1435 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
    (859) 681-9565

    6 units available
    Studio • 1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • Pegasus Place

    $1,449
    2504 Larkin Road, Lexington, KY 40502
    (859) 695-6250

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • The Metropolitan

    $916
    3751 Appian Way, Lexington, KY 40517
    (859) 350-0748

    15 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Champion at Bluegrass Apartments

    300 Quinton Court, Lexington, KY 40509
    (859) 309-8233
    $932+ moTotal price12-mo lease

    19 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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  • Preserve Lexington

    $1,074
    845 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY 40504
    (859) 237-7232

    19 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Tates Creek Crossing

    $915
    1143 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517
    (859) 209-6578
    Rent Savings

    5 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Thoroughbred Crossing

    $1,100
    1346 Village Dr apt. D5, Lexington, KY 40504
    (859) 214-7979
    Rent Savings

    9 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • The Colony at The Oaks

    $793
    385 Redding Road, Lexington, KY 40517
    (930) 219-4144

    6 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

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  • Springs at Hamburg

    $1,220
    2151 West Meeting Street, Lexington, KY 29720
    (859) 484-8791
    Rent Savings

    22 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Pops Apartments

    $1,095
    2845 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
    (859) 695-2345

    7 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • 3.8

    Merrick Place

    $1,187
    3260 Commodore Drive, Lexington, KY 40502
    (859) 279-4154

    Top rated for Amenities
    Every one is very friendly in the community and staff is very accommodating and more than punctual and even though I’m only living here 1 month I feel like I’m with family I’m happy and safe I just wish I knew f Merrick place sooner
    23 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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  • Raintree Apartments

    $865
    175 N Locust Hill Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
    (859) 695-3728

    14 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • 5.0

    Saddlebrook at Tates Creek

    $1,345
    3543 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40517
    (859) 651-7557

    Top rated for Location
    its my good place which even if its temporary i call it home
    8 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Waterstone at Hamburg

    $1,394
    2785 Polo Club Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40509
    (870) 606-2427

    13 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • The Racquet Club Apartments

    $1,022
    3900 Crosby Drive, Lexington, KY 40515
    (865) 503-6124

    14 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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Average rent in Lexington, Kentucky

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lexington is $1,201+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,456+. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,157+Trending down
1 Bed
$1,201+Trending down
2 Beds
$1,456+Trending down
3+ Beds
$1,836+Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Top neighborhoods in Lexington

Liberty Area
Liberty Area
What it’s like to live in Liberty Area
Liberty Area delivers authentic community character with UK accessibility where this established Lexington neighborhood offers more affordable options than similarly positioned communities closer to campus. Renters appreciate both the genuine neighborhood connections beyond purely student-focused apartments and strategic positioning between downtown and Alumni Drive with straightforward access to university facilities. Some commercial corridors remain utilitarian without distinctive architectural character, but students and young professionals value both the housing affordability and excellent access to both campus resources and everyday shopping without corresponding rental premiums despite the mixed architectural styles throughout the district.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial

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Find an apartment for rent in Lexington, KY

Searching for an apartment for rent in Lexington, KY? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 269 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Lexington. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Lexington is $1,157 for a studio, $1,201 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,456 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Lexington Rent Report: December 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List December 2025 Rent Report for Lexington, KY. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,174, after falling 0.8% last month. Prices remain up 0.5% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Lexington rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Lexington Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Lexington ranks on:
C
Overall satisfaction
B
Safety and crime rate
A+
Jobs and career opportunities
B+
Recreational activities
A
Affordability
A+
Quality of schools
A-
Social Life
B
Weather
A
Commute time
A-
State and local taxes
A+
Public transit
A+
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Lexington’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Lexington renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Despite giving the city As and Bs in all categories, renters gave the city a C grade for overall satisfaction."

Key findings in Lexington include the following:

  • Lexington renters gave their city a C overall.
  • The highest-rated categories for Lexington were jobs and career opportunities, quality of local schools, public transit and pet-friendliness, which all received A+ grades.
  • The areas of concern to Lexington renters are weather and safety and low crime rate, which both received B grades.
  • Lexington earned similar scores to Louisville, the other major city in Kentucky. Lexington did relatively well in individual categories compared to Louisville, but renters in both cities expressed overall dissatisfaction.
  • Lexington did relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities as well, including Charlotte, NC (A-), Nashville, TN (A-) and Atlanta, GA (B).
  • Lexington did relatively poorly compared to other cities nationwide, including Austin, TX (A-), Seattle, WA (B+) and Denver, CO (B+).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

  • "The community is very safe with a lot of green space. But as it is growing, there are more problems with traffic and rising housing costs." – Laura H.
  • "I love the closeness of my city but there’s no night life or opportunity for success." – Adrienne R.W.
  • "I love the diversity and atmosphere in Lexington. There are so many things to take part in and so many people to meet. Lexington is thriving and alive and I love it." – Sarah D.
  • "I wish there was more of a centralized location for shops, restaurants and night life. They are all spread out, which makes it hard to walk from one to another." – Amanda D.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Lexington, KY

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.