Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Follen Heights Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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April Lane Apartments
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April Lane Apartments

1-4 April LnLexington, MA 02421
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Waltham Overlook
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$2,120 - $4,365
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Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 44 Lionel Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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44 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
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$2,300

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82 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
property at 32 Jacqueline Rd

$2,400

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32 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452

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Follen Heights, Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Follen Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Follen Heights area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,725. Old Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Follen Heights apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325
Waltham OverlookA1AR1BR,1BA$2,635
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsA1A1BR,1BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Follen Heights, MA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Follen Heights area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1011 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room1 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value Follen Heights apartment is the The Hemlock Model at Briar Glen Village starting at $3,295 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Woodhaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Follen Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room11011 Massachusetts Ave5BR,2BA$0.67
Briar Glen VillageThe Hemlock2BR,2BA$3.14
98 Sylvia St, Unit 198 Sylvia St2BR,1BA$2.50
165 Radcliffe Rd, Unit #169165 Radcliffe Rd2BR,2BA$3.90
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.56
4 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 44 Colonial Village Dr1BR,1BA$3.31
Waltham OverlookA1AR1BR,1BA$4.58
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsA1AJ1BR,1BA$4.96
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.38
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

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Follen Heights, Lexington, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Follen Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Follen Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Follen Heights is at Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Follen Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Follen Heights Apartment is $1,950 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Follen Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Follen Heights is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the most affordable Follen Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Follen Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The 305, A Broadstone Community and starts from $4,998.

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