Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,100 (86 Rentals)

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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 $1,150. The Willows 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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$1,150
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,550
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,650
Spring Hill Commons3441M010AStudio,1BA$1,675
Azalea Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
Parlmont Park ApartmentsThe Talbot Bldg # 11BR,1BA$1,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.32 price per square foot 115 Summer St Model at 115 Summer St, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Route 2 apartment is the 29 Fayette St Model at 29 Fayette St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
115 Summer St, Unit 1115 Summer St2BR,2BA$0.32
29 Fayette St, Unit 229 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.21
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
113 Highland Ave, Unit 1113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1111 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
31 Grandview Ave, Unit 131 Grandview Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
122 Trapelo Rd, Unit #33122 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
105 Adams St, Unit 06105 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Whites Ave, Unit 68T24 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
24 Whites Ave, Unit 68A24 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

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Route 2, Lexington, MA

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Among neighborhoods in Lexington, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 a cheap apartment in Route 2?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Route 2 is under $1,916.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 2?

The cheapest apartment in Route 2 is Elizabeth Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,610, while the average apartment in Route 2 costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Route 2?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Route 2 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Route 2?

Cheap apartments in Route 2 have an average cost of $119 which is $7,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 2.

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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