
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $900 (40 Rentals)
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38 Worthen Rd

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Battle Green Apartments

April Lane Apartments

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195 Forest St

15 Saran Ave

Lord Baron Apartments
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Old Colony Apartments

Brattle Drive Apartments

4 Brattle Dr

1080 Massachusetts Ave

7 Old Colony Ln

10 Totman Dr

12 Brattle Dr

103 Trapelo Rd
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52 4th Ave

32 4th Ave

11 Brattle St

4 Old Colony Ln

11 Brattle St

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Waltham Overlook
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Tudor Glen Village

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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4

Furnished Studio-Boston - Burlington

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76 Lexington St, Unit Newly finished unit

200 Bedford Rd

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The Artemis at Arlington Heights

GlenBrook Estates

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57 Prospect St, Unit 57 Prospect St Apt. B
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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham

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100 Plank

Brigham Square Apartments

840-846 Massachusetts Ave

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61-63 Moraine St

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Shaker Glen Village
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Lexington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,279 | $1,660 | $3,021 |
| Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $1,395 | $4,195 |
| Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $2,200 | $5,066 |
| Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,548 | $2,699 | $5,950 |
| Cheap Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $950 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lexington | $3,575 | $950 | 55 |
| Route 2 | $8,100 | $950 | 834 |
Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood priced from $1,800. Old Colony Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Tudor Glen Village | The Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Battle Green Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Waltham Overlook | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.38 price per square foot 14 Park Pl Model at 14 Park Pl, Unit A in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 195 Forest St Model at 195 Forest St starting at $950 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Park Pl, Unit A | 14 Park Pl | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| 195 Forest St | 195 Forest St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.33 |
| 52 Pleasant St, Unit b | 52 Pleasant St | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| April Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms | 6 Gloucester St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| GlenBrook Estates | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 25 Laurel St, Unit 25 Laurel St. | 25 Laurel St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 846 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 76 Lexington St, Unit Newly finished unit | 76 Lexington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 131 Madison Ave, Unit 1 | 131 Madison Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington is under $2,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Brattle Drive Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $5,837.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 115 regular apartments in Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Lexington have an average cost of $531 which is $5,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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