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Lexington, KY
Is Lexington a good place to buy rental property in 2026?
Short answer: yes — for cash-flow investors. Lexington's median cap rate runs about 8.5% (Kentucky state median), above the ~6.5% national median, with typical rent at $1,272–$1,743/mo and Kentucky property tax near 0.83%.
Lexington is a stable, affordable market anchored by the University of Kentucky and healthcare — low vacancy and dependable demand.
Lexington market snapshot
Cash-flow marketHigher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.
Typical cap rate
8.5%
Kentucky state median
Typical rent
$1,272–$1,743/mo
HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026
Typical price
$220,000–$310,000
est., all-in
Property tax
0.83%
Kentucky effective
Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.
Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.
Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated July 2026
Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.
Why Lexington works for rental investors
Balanced cash flow with modest, reliable appreciation. A clean buy-and-hold market with low volatility and quick lease-ups.
See the full Kentucky investing guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →
Neighborhoods to look at in Lexington
North Lexington
Value-add, improving area.
Hamburg area
Newer stock, low vacancy.
Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.
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