
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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21 Captain Parker Arms

1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

Lord Baron Apartments

Brattle Drive Apartments
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Tudor Glen Village

50 Cambridge Rd

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63 Burnham St, Unit Apartment C

15 Old Colony Ln

0 Brattle Dr

The Artemis at Arlington Heights

578 Trapelo Rd
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898 Massachusetts Ave

GlenBrook Estates

5 Fred St
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Lexington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,515 | $1,640 | $3,121 |
Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,300 | $6,464 |
Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $2,175 | $8,300 |
Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $2,800 | $7,020 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current 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 |
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Downtown Lexington | $4,200 | $1,900 | 13 |
Route 2 | $7,025 | $1,100 | 590 |
Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tudor Glen Village in the Turning Mill neighborhood priced from $1,995. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tudor Glen Village | The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Brookside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Dudley Street Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.25 price per square foot 5 Fred St Model at 5 Fred St, Unit 0 in the in the Turning Mill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 41 Rublee St Model at 41 Rublee St, Unit 41 starting at $4,895 with a $2.45 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. |
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5 Fred St, Unit 0 | 5 Fred St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
41 Rublee St, Unit 41 | 41 Rublee St | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 | 1011 Massachusetts Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.66 |
GlenBrook Estates | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 991 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
73 Burnham St | 73 Burnham St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
71 Burnham St, Unit #1 | 71 Burnham St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
42 Cambridge Rd, Unit 2 | 42 Cambridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
63 Burnham St, Unit Apartment C | 63 Burnham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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Getting Around Lexington, MA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lexington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lexington is at The Artemis at Arlington Heights listed at $2,252.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment is $1,995 at Tudor Glen Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lexington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lexington is starting from $2,700 at GlenBrook Estates.
What is the most affordable Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Village at Waltham and starts from $3,580.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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