Rent by ZIP · Fayette County
Rent in Lexington, KY 40505
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,200 (+8.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $925 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $770 | +9.1% | $756–924 | $829 ±$97 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $940 | +8.5% | $918–1,122 | $765 ±$24 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,110 | +8.1% | $1,080–1,320 | $995 ±$134 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,520 | +8.6% | $1,485–1,815 | $1,337 ±$136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,690 | +5.9% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,339 ±$176 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,416.
What renters pay in 40505
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40504 | Lexington | $1,190 | $1,020 |
| 40503 | Lexington | $1,450 | $1,238 |
| 40507 | Lexington | $1,230 | $1,710 |
| 40502 | Lexington | $1,370 | $1,188 |
| 40508 | Lexington | $1,390 | $1,028 |
| 40509 | Lexington | $1,760 | $1,355 |
Fair Market Rents across Fayette County, KY · All KY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.