
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $900 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 2 area of Lexington.


(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

Lincoln Woods Apartments

423 King St

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The Willows 55+ Community

Parker Street Apartments

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33 Hartwell Ave, Unit Apartmemt, Unit Apartmemt
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186 Lexington St, Unit 9, Unit 9

65 Main St

Lord Baron Apartments

Parlmont Park Apartments

Azalea Court Apartments

10-12-12 Maple St

Assabet Gardens

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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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136R Main St

Old Towne Village

25 Main St

46 E Main St

Beacon Village

11 Exchange Ct

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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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801 Boston Rd, Unit 801 boston rd, Unit 801 boston rd
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18 Fayette Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

109 Trapelo Rd

245 Main St, Unit 55

Old High School Commons

Spring Hill Commons

Spring Hill Commons

Hudson Schoolhouse Apartments

Elizabeth Brook Apartments
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61-63 Moraine St

121 Great Rd

Iris Court Apartments

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

Concord Crossing

Brook School Apartments

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Acton Coach Estates
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Hanover Westford Hills

177 Robbins St
Route 2, Lexington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Route 2?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 Studio Apartments | $2,517 | $1,175 | $6,552 |
| Route 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,277 | $8,355 |
| Route 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $1,135 | $8,421 |
| Route 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,368 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Route 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,831 | $3,200 | $5,400 |
| Route 2 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,618 | $3,600 | $7,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA.
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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. Parker Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Route 2 apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Willows 55+ Community | Type A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Assabet Gardens | One Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Old Towne Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Lord Baron Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Littleton Lyne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Beacon Village | Barkley | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA
As of April 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 315 Warren St | 315 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 532 Belmont St, Unit #24 | 532 Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
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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 $2,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 2?
The cheapest apartment in Route 2 is Parker Street Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Route 2 costs $7,200.
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 32 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 $242 which is $6,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 2.
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