What is the average apartment size in Lexington City?

The average size for a Lexington City, NC apartment is 951 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lexington City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lexington City is $1,268 per month, a 0.67% decrease from last year’s average of $1,276.

What is the average apartment size in Lexington City?

The typical apartment in Lexington City offers about 951 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lexington City, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lexington City?

The typical rent budget in Lexington City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lexington City?

In Lexington City, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lexington City is $1,268, a 0.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,276.

One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $1,155, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,230 offer 961 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,229 sq ft) for $1,596, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lexington City, NC

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,268	951 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,155	751 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,230	961 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,596	1,229 sq. ft.

Lexington City, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Lexington City, NC have decreased by 0.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,276 to $1,268.

What's the typical rent budget in Lexington City, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Lexington City, NC (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lexington City, NC?

4,429 or 59% of the households in Lexington City, NC are renter-occupied while 3,101 or 41% are owner-occupied.

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How Lexington City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lexington City	$1,268
Concord	$1,535
Charlotte	$1,653
Fayetteville	$1,276
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Raleigh	$1,591
Cary	$1,664
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Asheville	$1,716
Wilmington	$1,629
High Point, NC	$1,253
Archdale, NC	$1,204
Lexington, NC	$1,236
Advance, NC	$1,545
Jamestown, NC	$1,513
Salisbury, NC	$1,268
Kannapolis, NC	$1,528

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lexington City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.