Lexington is among the top 10 U.S. cities for the greatest increase in rent by percentage over the last year, according to a new report.
The March 26 analysis from financial website SmartAsset, “Where Rent Increased and Decreased Most – 2026 Study” found San Francisco had the greatest increase in rent, and Lexington came in at No. 6., while Austin, Texas, had the greatest decrease.
The rent price analysis compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities and found the average rent increase was 1.73% from 2025 to 2026. Cities were ranked on their performance from 2025 to 2026, but data was also included for the five-year change…