
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington.


110 Bow St

Brattle Drive Apartments
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Downtown Lexington, Lexington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,245 | $1,650 | $2,675 |
Downtown Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,900 | $5,061 |
Downtown Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,744 | $2,200 | $6,400 |
Downtown Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,240 | $3,620 | $9,311 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $2,100. Waltham Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Waltham Overlook | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
Tudor Glen Village | The Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,452 |
Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR,1BA | $2,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, MA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lexington area is the $2.03 price per square foot 18 Forest St Model at 18 Forest St, Unit 2 in the in the Woodhaven neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Lexington apartment is the 991 Massachusetts Ave Model at 991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,180 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Forest St, Unit 2 | 18 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 991 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
The Tremont | Tb1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
Windsor Village at Waltham | The Faneuil | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.15 |
Battle Green Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
Heritage at Stone Ridge | Bedford | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
9 Senator Rd, Unit #8 | 9 Senator Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Waltham Overlook | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Tudor Glen Village | The Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lexington, Lexington, MA
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Among neighborhoods in Lexington, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood in Lexington, MA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
28 / 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 Downtown Lexington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lexington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lexington Apartment is $2,100 at Brattle Drive Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lexington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lexington is starting from $2,640 at Waltham Overlook.
What is the most affordable Downtown Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Village at Waltham and starts from $3,620.
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