Cheap Homes for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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property at 11 Hill Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Hill Rd, Unit room 1

11 Hill Rd
BedfordMA01730
property at 15 Saran Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Saran Ave, Unit Room

15 Saran Ave
BedfordMA01730
property at 353 Washington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

353 Washington St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 9 Ryder St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 52 Jacqueline Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

52 Jacqueline Rd, Unit 10

52 Jacqueline Rd
WalthamMA02452
property at 315 South Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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315 South Rd

BedfordMA01730

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property at 7 Colonial Village Dr

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

7 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 43 Jacqueline Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

43 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 20 Jacqueline Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

20 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 1105 Lexington St

$2,375 - $2,600

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$2,375

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$2,375

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1105 Lexington St

WalthamMA02452

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property at 1433 Massachusetts Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1433 Massachusetts Ave

LexingtonMA02420
property at 3 Colonial Village Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3 Colonial Village Dr, Unit 10

3 Colonial Village Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 81 Lionel Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

81 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, MA area range in price from $925 to $21,794 with an overall median price of $3,020. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Route 2$3,015$925634
Downtown Lexington$3,200$2,40017

Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. Lord Baron Apartments in the Turning Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Lord Baron ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,715
Shaker Glen VillageOak1BR,1BA$2,095
Old Colony Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Tudor Glen VillageThe Beech1BR,1BA$2,195
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325
Brookside ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2,375
Sanctuary Winchester WestS1Studio,1BA$2,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $2.84 price per square foot 22 Chandler St Model at 22 Chandler St, Unit 2 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 154 Summer St Model at 154 Summer St, Unit !54 Summer st#2 Arlington starting at $3,600 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Arlington Center 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.
22 Chandler St, Unit 222 Chandler St3BR,2BA$2.84
154 Summer St, Unit !54 Summer st#2 Arlington154 Summer St3BR,2BA$2.77
70 Prospect St, Unit Unit 7070 Prospect St3BR,1BA$2.42
The TremontTb22BR,2BA$3.10
100 Wildwood Ave, Unit Unit 1100 Wildwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
Battle Green Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.80
37 Summit St, Unit 3737 Summit St3BR,1BA$2.95
63 Burnham St, Unit 63 Burnham Apt C63 Burnham St1BR,1BA$2.60
Brookside ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$3.08
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Lexington?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,320. There are also 185 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lexington ranging from $1,200 to $18,000.

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 $1,200 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,081.

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 $2,750 to $5,760, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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