Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lexington

Affordability in Lexington, KY

Lexington has 33 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 2,402 units tracked on Lease Lantern. Affordable housing options are spread across the city, covering a range of program types including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Lexington Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 268 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

None of the 33 HUD-assisted properties in Lexington are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Lexington

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lexington earns a Walk Score of 41 (Car-Dependent), a Transit Score of 27 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 48. Most errands will require a car, though some bus service is available and biking is a reasonable option for some trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 81 public schools across 2 districts serve Lexington, including 44 elementary, 12 middle, 22 high schools, and 3 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Lexington, KY

Lexington has 33 income-restricted properties offering 2,402 assisted units across HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC programs. These programs set rents based on your income and household size, not on local market rates.

Because Lexington's cost of living and local wages vary by neighborhood and household, qualifying for assisted housing can make a significant difference in monthly expenses. Eligibility and rent amounts are determined at the property level based on area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD.

• Total assisted units: 2,402 across 33 properties
• How rents are set: Based on your income and HUD AMI limits for the Lexington area, not on open-market rates
• Next step: Contact individual properties to ask about current availability and income limits for your household size

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is very low among HUD-assisted properties in Lexington. All 33 mapped properties carry zero high-risk flood designations, according to flood zone mapping data.