This Vrbo rental is on South Upper Street in downtown Lexington, where rent averages $1,595. Photo via Vrbo
Finding the right place to live in Lexington can look a little different depending on your budget and lifestyle.
According to data from RentCafe, the average cost of rent in Lexington is $1,347 for an 889-sqft apartment. This varies greatly depending on size, quality, and location.
To give you a clearer picture, we broke down rent trends by neighborhood — from the priciest areas to the most affordable spots locals love.
Trick or Treat | Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10 | Enjoy a spooky evening gathering treats along the Village road — plus hayrides, crafts, pony rides, food trucks, a bar, and live music.*
A frequent crash site on the north side of New Circle Road has plans to be redesigned to improve safety for drivers. Community members have been invited to share feedback at a public meeting 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Northern Elementary, 340 Rookwood Pkwy. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Plan Ahead
Rupp Arena will host its first-ever Post-Game Party after the Kentucky Basketball vs. Purdue exhibition Friday, Oct. 24. The free event starts at 7 p.m. outside the Vine Street entrance, featuring food and drink sales + live music from Cam Thompson.
Closed
La Unica Mexican Grocery, a staple of Cardinal Valley for 35 years, closed yesterday, when its lease ended. What began as a small family-run store grew into a neighborhood fixture. (LEX18)
Health
Today, the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging celebrates 40 years as a National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, known for its clinical, research, and educational programs serving the community and beyond.
Eat
Bottomless mimosas calling your name? Same here. Here’s a sneak peek of what Epping’s on Eastside is serving up for brunch. Warning: You’re going to want to book a table, stat.*
Seasonal
A California engineer just took the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest with a massive 2,346-pound jack-o’-lantern. Don’t get your hopes up for a giant like that here, but check out how Kentucky’s pumpkins measure up at local pumpkin patches this season. (LEX18, AP)
Drink
Old School Coffee just dropped a new seasonal favorite — the Caramel Apple Butter Macchiato. Maybe the apple didn’t fall far from the tree… maybe it landed right in your cup. Cozy + sweet, stop by one of the Old School locations to give it a try.
Health
Discover the life-changingHorizon IX hearing aid, praised by audiologists nationwide. It adapts and enhances conversations in real time, prioritizing speech clarity for a distraction-free experience. It’s easy to use and seamlessly fits into your daily routine. Unlock the clarity you’ve been missing with a no-risk trial.*
Biz
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The Buy
An ultrasonic jewelry cleaner with cleaning solution. It features high frequency technology + multiple settings to remove dirt and grease from your jewelry, glasses, watches, and more — all for under $50.
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Rupp Arena’s first-ever Post-Game Party shows plenty of potential for future events. Who else would you like to see perform, and what ideas do you have to make it even more fun? Let us know.
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