Kenwick

Lexington, KY

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Kenwick - Lexington, KY

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A down-home neighborhood and students of the university make Kenwick great

Close-Knit Convenient University Eclectic

Nestled within walking distance of the University of Kentucky in southeastern Lexington lies Kenwick, a historic neighborhood dating back to the early 20th century. Homes and apartments in Kenwick put you in close proximity to the area’s amenities while also offering a neighborly vibe. An active neighborhood association maintains a community garden and often sponsors events and activities at its community center on Owsley Avenue.

The nearby University of Kentucky lends an energetic vibe to the area, and Rupp Arena hosts endless sporting events year-round. New Circle Road to the east acts as the area’s major thoroughfare, ferrying residents and students in Kenwick around the rest of Lexington.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenwick is $606 for a studio, $703 for one bedroom, and $897 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenwick has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $606/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 593 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $703/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $897/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

70

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

87

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Explorium
  • State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
  • Waveland State Historic Site
  • Kentucky Horse Park
  • Boone Station State Historic Site

Airports

  • Blue Grass

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.