Cheap Homes for Rent in East Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,900 (19 Rentals)

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property at 12 Colonial Village Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

12 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 11 Woodbury St

$4,100

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$4,100

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Woodbury St

ArlingtonMA02476

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Waltham OverlookA1AF1BR,1BA$2,165
840-846 Massachusetts AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
174 Summer St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lexington area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat Model at The Legacy at Arlington Center in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value East Lexington apartment is the 102 Main St Model at 102 Main St, Unit B starting at $2,295 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Walnut Hill 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.
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$2.18
102 Main St, Unit B102 Main St2BR,1BA$1.91
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
165 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #169165 Radcliffe Rd2BR,2BA$3.90
1000 Lexington St, Unit 361000 Lexington St2BR,1BA$2.97
Brigham Square ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$3.90
174 Summer St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR,1BA$3.67
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.56
7 Bedford St, Unit Bedford St7 Bedford StStudio ,1BA$3.27

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lexington?

There are currently 28 Apartments for Rent in East Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $7,650. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lexington ranging from $1,900 to $19,600.

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 $1,900 to $19,600 with an average monthly rent of $9,410.

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