
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,100 (73 Rentals)
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186 Bedford St, Unit S

186 Bedford St, Unit 1

16 Hillside Terrace

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26 Colony Rd, Unit Furnished apartment in Lexington

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Captain Parker Arms

22 Bedford St

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22 Augustus Rd
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840-846 Massachusetts Ave

Brattle Drive Apartments

Lord Baron Apartments

Old Colony Apartments

19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

10 Hallmark Gdns, Unit #7

80 Cambridge Rd

140 College Farm Rd

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

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100 Plank
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11 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

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40 Dudley St

11 Old Colony Ln, Unit 7

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11 Old Colony Ln, Unit #7

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

3 Brattle Dr, Unit 10

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 8

299 South Rd, Unit 2
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2 Brattle Dr, Unit 7

299 South Rd

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 10

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Waltham Overlook

8 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

2 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

24 Beck Rd, Unit Loft

116 Trapelo Rd

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham
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30 Mill St, Unit Menotomy layout

29 Jacqueline Rd

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Glenbrook Estates

7 Totman Dr, Unit 1

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 23

1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

898 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 23

5 Dundee Rd

43 Burnham St

13 Hallmark Gdns
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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 | $2,576 | $1,650 | $3,102 |
| Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,850 | $9,062 |
| Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $2,200 | $5,690 |
| Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,513 | $2,975 | $7,300 |
| Cheap Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | $4,032 | $1,100 | 467 |
| Downtown Lexington | $4,499 | $2,500 | 6 |
Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Shaker Glen Village | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Brookside Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| Captain Parker Arms | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,590 |
| Katahdin Woods | The Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,743 |
| The Tremont | Ta1t | 1BR,1BA | $2,782 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $2.16 price per square foot 16 Appleton Place Model at 16 Appleton Place in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the B14TD Model at Avalon at Lexington Hills starting at $5,070 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Woodhaven 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Appleton Place | 16 Appleton Place | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | B14TD | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.13 |
| 40 Genetti Cir, Unit 40 Genetti Circle | 40 Genetti Cir | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| 40 Genetti Cir, Unit 40 | 40 Genetti Cir | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| 22 Chandler St, Unit 2 | 22 Chandler St | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Briar Glen Village | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 142 Page Rd, Unit 2FL | 142 Page Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Tudor Glen Village | The Aspen | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.72 |
| Battle Green Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 $2,782.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Lord Baron Apartments which is listed at $1,980, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $4,265.
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 5 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 $140 which is $4,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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