Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 5 Nickerson Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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5 Nickerson Rd

LexingtonMA02421
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April Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

April Lane Apartments

1-4 April LnLexington, MA 02421
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195 Forest St
$900
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$900

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195 Forest St

195 Forest StArlington, MA 02474
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property at 15 Saran Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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15 Saran Ave

BedfordMA01730
property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 103 Trapelo Rd

$1,875 - $1,975

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$1,875

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$1,875

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103 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452

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property at 85 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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85 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 109 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 4 Old Colony Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
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Waltham Overlook
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$2,125 - $3,380
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$2,125 - $3,380

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$2,125 - $3,380
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Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4

4 Colonial Village DrArlington, MA 02474
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property at 200 Bedford Rd

$2,250 - $2,800

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$2,250

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$2,250

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200 Bedford Rd

WoburnMA01801
property at 50 Cambridge Rd

$1,995 - $2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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50 Cambridge Rd

WoburnMA01801
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The Artemis at Arlington Heights
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$2,252 - $4,950
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$2,252 - $4,950

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$2,252 - $4,950
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The Artemis at Arlington Heights

1163 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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Heritage at Bedford Springs
Rent Specials
$2,380 - $3,525
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$2,380 - $3,525

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$2,380 - $3,525
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Heritage at Bedford Springs

100 Thompson FarmBedford, MA 01730
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100 Plank
$2,455 - $4,250
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$2,455 - $4,250

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$2,455 - $4,250
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100 Plank

100 Plank StreetBedford, MA 01730
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Brookside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

5-7-10-12 Totman DrWoburn, MA 01801
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Mass Ave, 898
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mass Ave, 898

898 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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Shaker Glen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Glen Village

241 Lexington StWoburn, MA 01801
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Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Route 2$7,300$1,050204
Downtown Lexington$28,000$2,50012

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Tudor Glen VillageThe Cherry1BR,1BA$2,195
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,252
Battle Green Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275
Brigham Square ApartmentsMenotomyStudio,1BA$2,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA

As of January 29, 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 $900 with a $0.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Park Pl, Unit A14 Park Pl3BR,1.5BA$0.38
195 Forest St195 Forest St4BR,2.5BA$0.31
52 Pleasant St, Unit b52 Pleasant St4BR,2BA$1.85
April Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms6 Gloucester St2BR,1BA$2.46
GlenBrook Estates2x12BR,1BA$2.35
25 Laurel St, Unit 25 Laurel St.25 Laurel St2BR,1BA$2.55
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Faneuil2BR,1.5BA$2.83
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
131 Madison Ave, Unit 1131 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$2.84

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lexington Apartment is $1,950 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

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 $2,215 at Lord Baron Apartments.

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 $3,160.

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