Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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East Lexington, Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lexington area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,950. 119 Pleasant St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable East Lexington apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950
Waltham OverlookA1B1BR,1BA$2,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, MA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lexington area is the $0.31 price per square foot 15 Hudson St Model at 15 Hudson St, Unit R in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Lexington apartment is the 2004 Symmes Cir Model at 2004 Symmes Cir starting at $4,750 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Arlington Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Hudson St, Unit R15 Hudson St2BR,1BA$0.31
2004 Symmes Cir2004 Symmes Cir3BR,3.5BA$2.19
991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1991 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$2.89
224 Main St, Unit 0A224 Main St2BR,1BA$2.20
61 Mount Vernon St, Unit 361 Mount Vernon St2BR,1BA$2.66
83 Cambridge Rd, Unit #11783 Cambridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.69
42 Cambridge Rd, Unit #11742 Cambridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.81
9 Senator Rd, Unit #89 Senator Rd1BR,1BA$3.07
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
81 Cambridge Rd, Unit #52181 Cambridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lexington, Lexington, MA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Lexington, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Lexington Neighborhood in Lexington, MA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lexington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Lexington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Lexington is at 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lexington Apartment is $2,100 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Lexington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lexington is starting from $2,805 at Waltham Overlook.

What is the most affordable East Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Lexington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon at Lexington and starts from $4,313.

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