Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington.

property at 578 Marrett Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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578 Marrett Rd

LexingtonMA02421
property at 5 Nickerson Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Nickerson Rd

LexingtonMA02421
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7 Bedford St, Unit Bedford St
$2,290
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$2,290

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Studio Apartment Available May 1

7 Bedford St, Unit Bedford St

7 Bedford StLexington, MA 02420
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property at 5 Curve St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Curve St

LexingtonMA02420
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Captain Parker Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Captain Parker Arms

7 Captain Parker ArmsLexington, MA 02421
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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 4
$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 4 Colonial Village Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 9

4 Colonial Village Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 4 Colonial Village Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474

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Downtown Lexington, Lexington, MA Local Guide

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 Tudor Glen Village priced from $2,095. Captain Parker Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tudor Glen VillageThe Beech1BR,1BA$2,095
Captain Parker Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
GlenBrook Estates1x11BR,1BA$2,300
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,395
Seven SpringsA2 One Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1BA$2,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, MA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lexington area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Battle Green Apartments in the in the Woodhaven neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Lexington apartment is the 98 Sylvia St Model at 98 Sylvia St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Battle Green Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
98 Sylvia St, Unit 198 Sylvia St2BR,1BA$2.60
131 Madison Ave, Unit 1131 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$2.84
GlenBrook Estates1x11BR,1BA$2.47
Avalon at LexingtonA11BR,1BA$3.53
The TremontTa2t1BR,1BA$3.67
Seven SpringsA2 One Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1BA$3.66
Captain Parker Arms1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 44 Colonial Village Dr1BR,1BA$3.31
Tudor Glen VillageThe Beech1BR,1BA$3.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lexington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lexington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lexington is at The Artemis at Arlington Heights listed at $2,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lexington Apartment is $2,095 at Tudor Glen Village.

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 $2,495 at Tudor Glen Village.

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