Lexington, KY Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,631
1-year change
+3.8%
$60/mo
5-year change
+35.0%
$423/mo
10-year change
+69.9%
$671/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Lexington
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $904/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $940/mo | +4.0% | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $976/mo | +3.8% | +8.0% |
| 2018 | $1,002/mo | +2.7% | +10.8% |
| 2019 | $1,031/mo | +2.9% | +14.0% |
| 2020 | $1,065/mo | +3.3% | +17.8% |
| 2021 | $1,134/mo | +6.5% | +25.4% |
| 2022 | $1,279/mo | +12.8% | +41.5% |
| 2023 | $1,387/mo | +8.4% | +53.4% |
| 2024 | $1,461/mo | +5.3% | +61.6% |
| 2025 | $1,541/mo | +5.5% | +70.5% |
| 2026 | $1,602/mo | +4.0% | +77.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Lexington changed since 2015?
Median rent in Lexington, KY was $894 in 2015-01 and is $1,631 as of 2026-09 — a change of $737 per month over 11 years.
How much has Lexington rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lexington, KY has changed +35.0% ($423 per month). The current median is $1,631.
What has rent in Lexington done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lexington, KY has changed +69.9% ($671 per month). It is now $1,631.
Is rent in Lexington going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Lexington, KY has increased +3.8% ($60/mo). Current median: $1,631.