5 Nickerson Rd
LexingtonMA02421
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)
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$2,2751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
36 Worthen Rd E
36 Worthen Rd ELexington, MA 02421
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Franklin School Apartments
7 Stedman RdLexington, MA 02421
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Captain Parker Arms
7 Captain Parker ArmsLexington, MA 02421
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Battle Green Apartments
32-42 Worthen RdLexington, MA 02421
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April Lane Apartments
1-4 April LnLexington, MA 02421
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$1,110
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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 23Total Monthly Price
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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room1
1011 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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$1,670 - $2,265
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLord Baron Apartments
8 Baron Park LnBurlington, MA 01803
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34 Clark St
ArlingtonMA02476
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$1,725 - $2,300
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrattle Drive Apartments
0-12 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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$1,725Studio Apartments Available Now
4 Brattle Dr
4 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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$1,750 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOld Colony Apartments
1-17 Old Colony LnArlington, MA 02476
1080 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
85 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
109 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
14 Grove St
ArlingtonMA02476
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26 Grove St, Unit 7
26 Grove StArlington, MA 02476
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$2,039Studio Apartments Available Now
52 4th Ave
52 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,120 - $3,950
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Waltham Overlook
15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
16 Walnut St
ArlingtonMA02476
9 Ryder St
ArlingtonMA02476
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898 Massachusetts Ave
898 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4
4 Colonial Village DrArlington, MA 02474
4 Menotomy Rd
ArlingtonMA02476
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$2,219Studio Apartments Available Now
Furnished Studio-Boston - Burlington
40 South AveBurlington, MA 01803
14 A Grove St
ArlingtonMA02476
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$2,250 - $2,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1GlenBrook Estates
200 Bedford RdWoburn, MA 01801
200 Bedford Rd
WoburnMA01801
50 Cambridge Rd
WoburnMA01801
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$2,295 - $3,295
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTudor Glen Village
111 Locust StWoburn, MA 01801
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163 Summer St
163 Summer StArlington, MA 02474
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$2,325 - $3,000
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Studio Apartments Available NowJ.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham
345 Lincoln StWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,431 - $5,360
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrigham Square Apartments
30 Mill StArlington, MA 02476
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$2,455 - $3,995
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$2,455 - $3,995
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100 Plank
100 Plank StreetBedford, MA 01730
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$2,458 - $11,422
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSanctuary Winchester West
416 Cambridge StWinchester, MA 01890
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$2,500 - $2,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now840-846 Massachusetts Ave
840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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61-63 Moraine St
61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Brookside Apartments
5-7-10-12 Totman DrWoburn, MA 01801
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Shaker Glen Village
241 Lexington StWoburn, MA 01801
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Dudley Street Apartments
15-19 Dudley StArlington, MA 02476
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Lexington, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,475 | $1,670 | $3,870 |
| Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,900 | $4,670 |
| Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,125 | $9,747 |
| Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $2,699 | $9,521 |
| Cheap Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,649 | $4,300 | $4,999 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/15/2026Current 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 |
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| Downtown Lexington | $4,452 | $2,150 | 46 |
| Route 2 | $9,500 | $1,175 | 814 |
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 $1,725. Old Colony Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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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| Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Captain Parker Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Waltham Overlook | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
| Battle Green Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Tudor Glen Village | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at April Lane Apartments in the in the Woodhaven neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 6 Gloucester St Model at 6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 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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| April Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| 6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms | 6 Gloucester St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 92 Sylvia St, Unit 2 | 92 Sylvia St | 3BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 846 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 40 Townly Rd, Unit 3 | 40 Townly Rd | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 131 Madison Ave, Unit 1 | 131 Madison Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 174 Summer St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Captain Parker Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 26 Grove St, Unit 7 | 26 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
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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 $2,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Lord Baron Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $6,976.
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 63 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 $285 which is $6,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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