University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

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University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

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The academic pride of the Bluegrass State

Urban Public UK Wildcats Nightlife Dining

Tucked away in the heart of Kentucky horse country, the University of Kentucky is the state’s flagship college and a cultural powerhouse for the region. The campus is renowned for being one of the most attractive in the country, combining Kentucky’s famously mild climate with lush foliage and beautiful historic architecture in perfect balance. Basketball games at Rupp Arena and football games at Kroger Field are always a good time, and the UK Art Museum is always hosting new exhibitions to check out in your free time.

With Downtown Lexington just a few blocks away from the northern edge of campus, the major cultural, business, and entertainment hubs are all fairly centrally located in the city, making this part of town the most popular for folks seeking apartments and rental houses. Students are often able to walk downtown for some after-hours partying as easily as they walk to class during the week… drop by Tolly-Ho for a late night snack after a night on the town or a quick breakfast before heading to class.

Explore the College

Fans cheer for the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field

The William T. Young Library, one of 15 on campus

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Lexington, KY is $923 for a studio, $1,050 for one bedroom, $1,299 for two bedrooms, and $1,614 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lexington has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 396 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $923/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 680 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,050/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 994 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,299/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,306 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,614/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wellington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

606 Students

8
out of 10

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

533 Students

8
out of 10

Clays Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

8
out of 10

Meadowthorpe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

480 Students

8
out of 10

Scapa At Bluegrass

Public

Grades 4-8

277 Students

8
out of 10

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,081 Students

8
out of 10

Jessie M Clark Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,044 Students

8
out of 10

Scapa At Bluegrass

Public

Grades 4-8

277 Students

8
out of 10

Beaumont Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

6
out of 10

Morton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

705 Students

6
out of 10

Opportunity Middle College

Public

Grades 11-12

65 Students

9
out of 10

Lafayette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,432 Students

8
out of 10

STEAM Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

398 Students

8
out of 10

Henry Clay High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,031 Students

6
out of 10

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,946 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Blue Grass

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