Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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property at 441 King St

$1,500

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$1,500

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441 King St

LittletonMA01460
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The Willows 55+ Community
$1,500 - $2,550
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$1,500 - $2,550

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$1,500 - $2,550
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The Willows 55+ Community

2580 Main StTewksbury, MA 01876
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property at 20-24-24 Main St

$1,650 - $2,250

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$1,650

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$1,650

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20-24-24 Main St

HudsonMA01749

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property at 34 Crescent

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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34 Crescent

WalthamMA02453
property at 34 Clark St

$1,720

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$1,720

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$1,720

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34 Clark St

ArlingtonMA02476
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409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1

409 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 4 Pearl St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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4 Pearl St

AyerMA01432

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property at 25 Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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25 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 90 Bacon St

$1,950 - $2,100

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$1,950

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90 Bacon St

WalthamMA02451
property at 85 Trapelo Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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85 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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Elan Union Market
$1,978 - $7,308
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$1,978 - $7,308

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$1,978 - $7,308
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 109 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 18 Ayer Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Ayer Rd

HarvardMA01451

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property at 49 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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49 Main St

MaynardMA01754
property at 9 Nashua St

$2,000

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$2,000

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9 Nashua St

AyerMA01432
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Spring Hill Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Hill Commons

411 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Brookside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

5-7-10-12 Totman DrWoburn, MA 01801
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Iris Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Court Apartments

2 Iris CtActon, MA 01720
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Concord Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Crossing

10 Concord XingConcord, MA 01742
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Brook School Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook School Apartments

44 School StWeston, MA 02493
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Shaker Glen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Glen Village

241 Lexington StWoburn, MA 01801
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453

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Route 2, Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Route 2 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Route 2 area of Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. The Willows 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Route 2 apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,500
(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at SudburyType H1BR,1BA$1,595
Parlmont Park ApartmentsThe ConcordStudio,1BA$1,672
Spring Hill Commons3441M010AStudio,1BA$1,675
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,725
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.38 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Route 2 apartment is the 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Route 2 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29
136 Summer St, Unit 1136 Summer St3BR,1BA$0.32
14 Lyons Ct, Unit 114 Lyons Ct1BR,1BA$0.24
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Route 2, Lexington, and the greater Lexington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Route 2 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Route 2?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Route 2 is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Route 2 Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Route 2 Apartment is $1,595 at (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Route 2 Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Route 2 is starting from $1,950 at Littleton Lyne Apartments.

What is the most affordable Route 2 Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Route 2 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highlands at Hudson and starts from $3,065.

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