
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,100 (68 Rentals)
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186 Bedford St, Unit S

25 Captain Parker Arms, Unit 22

186 Bedford St, Unit 1

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26 Colony Rd, Unit Furnished apartment in Lexington

Franklin School Apartments

255 Worthen Rd E

1433 Massachusetts Ave

Captain Parker Arms

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73 Hathaway Cir

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24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2

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Lord Baron Apartments

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HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave

40 Paul Revere Rd

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Brattle Drive Apartments

993 Massachusetts Ave

1080 Massachusetts Ave

80 Cambridge Rd

16 Walnut St
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167-169 Summer St #B, Unit #B

167 Summer St, Unit B

167 Summer St

52 Jacqueline Rd, Unit 10

80 Cambridge St

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Old Colony Apartments

52 4th Ave

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100 Plank

116 Trapelo Rd

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Tudor Glen Village
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1 Brattle Dr, Unit 12

11 Brattle Dr, Unit A

368 Lincoln St

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 24

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 24

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 23

12 Totman Dr, Unit 9

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 23

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 8

Furnished Studio-Boston - Burlington
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63 Burnham St, Unit 63 Burnham Apt C

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham

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Sanctuary Winchester West

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Waltham Overlook

1000 Lexington St

1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

5 Totman Dr, Unit 7

3 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 10
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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 | $2,415 | $1,715 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,800 | $4,605 |
| Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $1,100 | $9,243 |
| Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,653 | $2,750 | $5,620 |
| Cheap Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,066 | $2,900 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, MA area range in price from $950 to $20,539 with an overall median price of $3,005. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | $3,000 | $950 | 653 |
| Downtown Lexington | $3,177 | $1,895 | 19 |
Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Lord Baron Apartments in the Turning Mill neighborhood priced from $1,715. HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Baron Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,715 |
| HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Tudor Glen Village | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Brookside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Mass Ave, 898 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 648sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Shaker Glen Village | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.73 price per square foot 24 Paul Revere Rd Model at 24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 22 Chandler St Model at 22 Chandler St, Unit 2 starting at $4,000 with a $2.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Paul Revere Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 22 Chandler St, Unit 2 | 22 Chandler St | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 142 Page Rd, Unit 2FL | 142 Page Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Avalon at Lexington | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Briar Glen Village | The Hemlock | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Battle Green Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 63 Burnham St, Unit 63 Burnham Apt C | 63 Burnham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 1628 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1628 | 1628 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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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 $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Lord Baron Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $3,005.
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 3 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 $108 which is $2,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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