Cheap Homes for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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property at 14 Brattle Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

14 Brattle Ln, Unit 6

14 Brattle Ln
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,850

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 1 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 3

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

11 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

11 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 5 Viking Ct

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 4 Old Colony Ln

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 69 Grove St

$2,125 - $2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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69 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 4 Hallmark Gdns

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Hallmark Gdns, Unit 7

4 Hallmark Gdns
BurlingtonMA01803
property at 4 Hallmark Gdns

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Hallmark Gdns

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 67 Grove St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 107 Clocktower Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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107 Clocktower Dr, Unit 107 Clocktower

107 Clocktower Dr
WalthamMA02452
property at 1105 Lexington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1105 Lexington St, Unit 9-1

1105 Lexington St
WalthamMA02452
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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/09/2026

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$8,750$1,050258
Downtown Lexington$20,000$2,50015

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 $1,800. Old Colony Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Tudor Glen VillageThe Cherry1BR,1BA$2,195
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth1BR,1BA$2,245
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,252
Battle Green Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.36 price per square foot 110 Pine Hill Cir Model at 110 Pine Hill Cir, Unit 4 in the in the Woodhaven neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 195 Forest St Model at 195 Forest St starting at $1,000 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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.
110 Pine Hill Cir, Unit 4110 Pine Hill Cir3BR,2BA$0.36
195 Forest St195 Forest St4BR,2.5BA$0.34
22 Augustus Rd22 Augustus Rd5BR,2BA$0.43
52 Pleasant St, Unit b52 Pleasant St4BR,2BA$1.85
April Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
6 Gloucester St, Unit 2 bedrooms6 Gloucester St2BR,1BA$2.46
GlenBrook Estates2x12BR,1BA$2.39
25 Laurel St, Unit 25 Laurel St.25 Laurel St2BR,1BA$2.55
76 Lexington St, Unit Newly finished unit76 Lexington St2BR,1BA$2.25
37 Pine St, Unit 137 Pine St2BR,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Lexington?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,300. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lexington ranging from $1,050 to $30,000.

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 $1,050 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,505.

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 $2,900 to $5,855, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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