Rent by ZIP · Fayette County
Rent in Lexington, KY 40511
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,560 (+12.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,302 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $960 | +13.5% | $981–1,199 | $988 ±$529 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,180 | +12.7% | $1,197–1,463 | $925 ±$263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,390 | +12.2% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,068 ±$115 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $1,900 | +13.2% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,602 ±$97 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,120 | +9.4% | $2,088–2,552 | $1,799 ±$164 |
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 40511
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40510 | Lexington | $1,580 | – |
| 40509 | Lexington | $1,760 | $1,355 |
| 40513 | Lexington | $1,800 | $1,457 |
| 40508 | Lexington | $1,390 | $1,028 |
| 40514 | Lexington | $1,980 | $1,635 |
| 40507 | Lexington | $1,230 | $1,710 |
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.