Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $2,600 (23 Rentals)

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property at 3 Colonial Village Dr

$2,600

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$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 10

3 Colonial Village Dr
ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 132 Emerson Gardens Rd

$3,150

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$3,150

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$3,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

132 Emerson Gardens Rd

LexingtonMA02420
property at 56 Emerson Gardens Rd

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

56 Emerson Gardens Rd

LexingtonMA02420

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property at 14 Emerson Gardens Rd

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Emerson Gardens Rd

LexingtonMA02420

Cheapest Available East Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lexington area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Old Colony Apartments priced from $1,750. Brattle Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable East Lexington apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
840-846 Massachusetts AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$2,680
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, MA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Lexington apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat Model at The Legacy at Arlington Center starting at $3,700 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the East Arlington 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.
16 Appleton Place16 Appleton Place3BR,2BA$2.16
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$2.18
Avalon at Lexington HillsB14TD2BR,2.5BA$3.22
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
Brigham Square ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$3.76
Waltham OverlookB1AF2BR,1BA$3.70
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.46
12 Grove St, Unit top12 Grove St1BR,1BA$2.27
1628 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 16281628 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$2.85
40 Alfred Rd, Unit g40 Alfred Rd1BR,1BA$3.90

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lexington?

There are currently 29 Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $7,595. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lexington ranging from $2,600 to $8,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Lexington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lexington ranges from $2,600 to $8,100 with an average monthly rent of $4,958.

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