Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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property at 479 Moody St

479 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
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The Willows 55+ Community
Rent Specials
$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 423 King St

423 King St

LittletonMA01460

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32 Main St, Unit 3C
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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32 Main St, Unit 3C

32 Main StHudson, MA 01749
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property at 34 Crescent

34 Crescent

WalthamMA02453
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5 Emma Way, Unit 5 Emma Way
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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5 Emma Way, Unit 5 Emma Way

5 Emma WayWilmington, MA 01887
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property at 10 Exchange Ct

10 Exchange Ct

WalthamMA02451

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property at 426 Great Rd

426 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 46 Winter St

46 Winter St

HudsonMA01749
property at 36 Green St

36 Green St

HudsonMA01749
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Villas at Old Concord
Rent Specials
$1,889 - $3,741
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$1,889 - $3,741

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$1,889 - $3,741
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas at Old Concord

4 Riverhurst RdBillerica, MA 01821
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property at 44 Grove St

44 Grove St

AyerMA01432
property at 18 Kenmar Dr

18 Kenmar Dr

BillericaMA01821
property at 72 Church St

72 Church St

WestonMA02493
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ReNew Waltham
Rent Specials
$1,949 - $3,495
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$1,949 - $3,495

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$1,949 - $3,495
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 9-11-11 Dartmouth St

9-11-11 Dartmouth St

MaynardMA01754
property at 5 Wellington Ave

5 Wellington Ave

WalthamMA02451
property at 763 Main St

763 Main St

WalthamMA02451
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175 Gleasondale Rd, Unit 1
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
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175 Gleasondale Rd, Unit 1

175 Gleasondale RdStow, MA 01775
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The Retreat at Marlborough
$1,985 - $7,363
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$1,985 - $7,363

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$1,985 - $7,363
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The Retreat at Marlborough

21 Austen WayMarlborough, MA 01752
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Warner Woods
$2,000 - $2,500
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$2,000 - $2,500

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$2,000 - $2,500
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Warner Woods

223-247 Laws Brook RdConcord, MA 01742
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property at 85 Hosmer St

85 Hosmer St

ActonMA01720
property at 4 Colonial Village Dr

4 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 33 Middle St

33 Middle St

WalthamMA02451
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Spring Hill Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Hill Commons

411 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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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 SudburyOne Bedroom (Coolidge Two)1BR,1BA$1,595
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model A1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.28 price per square foot 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 62 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Route 2 apartment is the 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the West End 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.
24 Whites Ave, Unit 6224 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
139 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1139 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.32
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
14 Moss St14 Moss St3BR,1BA$0.35
139 Lowell St, Unit 3139 Lowell St2BR,1BA$0.24
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.30
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Route 2, Lexington, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,899 at Assabet Gardens.

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 $3,260.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.