Cheap Homes for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 71 Grove St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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71 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 5 Viking Ct

$1,975 - $2,125

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Hallmark Gdns

$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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11 Hallmark Gdns

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 11 Hallmark Gdns

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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11 Hallmark Gdns, Unit APT-1

11 Hallmark Gdns
BurlingtonMA01803
property at 9 Dudley St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

9 Dudley St, Unit C

9 Dudley St
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 15 Old Colony Ln

$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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15 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 57 Prospect St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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57 Prospect St

WatertownMA02472
property at 69 Grove St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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69 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 67 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 2 Genetti Cir

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2 Genetti Cir

BedfordMA01730
property at 1105 Lexington St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1105 Lexington St

WalthamMA02452

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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

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Old Colony Ln

$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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1 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Route 2$7,300$1,600187
Downtown Lexington$28,000$2,5008

Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood priced from $1,725. Old Colony Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Shaker Glen VillageOak1BR,1BA$1,995
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,000
GlenBrook Estates1x11BR,1BA$2,100
Waltham OverlookA1AR1BR,1BA$2,190
Battle Green Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275
Tudor Glen VillageThe Cherry1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.30 price per square foot 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the HB4a Model at The Huntington starting at $3,799 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Turning Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
The HuntingtonHB4a2BR,2BA$2.87
April Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms6 Gloucester St2BR,1BA$2.46
840-846 Massachusetts Ave846 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.59
25 Laurel St, Unit 1A25 Laurel St2BR,1BA$2.80
131 Madison Ave, Unit 1131 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$2.84
GlenBrook Estates1x11BR,1BA$2.26
Dudley Street Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Lexington?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $11,035. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lexington ranging from $1,725 to $28,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lexington ranges from $1,725 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,127.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lexington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lexington range from $2,699 to $6,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

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