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Franklin School Apartments
7 Stedman RdLexington, MA 02421
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $900 (60 Rentals)
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195 Forest St
195 Forest StArlington, MA 02474
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$1,175 - $1,800
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Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$1,277 - $3,200
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLincoln Woods Apartments
50 Wells RdLincoln, MA 01773
15 Saran Ave
BedfordMA01730
441 King St
LittletonMA01460
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$1,500 - $2,550
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,500 - $2,550
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$1,500 - $2,550
The Willows 55+ Community
2580 Main StTewksbury, MA 01876
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$1,500 - $2,150
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityParker Street Apartments
68-80 Parker StActon, MA 01720
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$1,550
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,550
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10 E Main St, Unit 3
10 E Main StAyer, MA 01432
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$1,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury
189 Boston Post RdSudbury, MA 01776
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63 Cottage Ln
ConcordMA01742
25 Main St
AyerMA01432
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$1,660 - $2,225
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLord Baron Apartments
8 Baron Park LnBurlington, MA 01803
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$1,672 - $2,971
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParlmont Park Apartments
10 Floyd StBillerica, MA 01821
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$1,725 - $2,099
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAssabet Gardens
301 Great RdActon, MA 01720
7 Pearl St
HudsonMA01749
509 Main St
WalthamMA02452
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$1,830 - $3,250
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeacon Village
26 Beacon StBurlington, MA 01803
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$1,875 - $2,375
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now121 Great Rd
121 Great RdActon, MA 01720
7 Bayberry Rd
ActonMA01720
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1 Hilltop Rd
WatertownMA02472
51 Washington St
AyerMA01432
18 Kenmar Dr
BillericaMA01821
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15 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5
15 Commonwealth AveConcord, MA 01742
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$1,950 - $2,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOld Towne Village
10 Old Towne RdAyer, MA 01432
763 Main St
WalthamMA02451
103 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
9 N Park St
WatertownMA02472
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Studio Apartments Available Now550 Belmont St
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
109 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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85 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now125 Trapelo Rd
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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$1,995 - $2,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLittleton Lyne Apartments
123 Littleton RdAyer, MA 01432
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366 Crescent St, Unit 2
366 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,003 - $7,170
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$2,003 - $7,170
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The Retreat at Marlborough
21 Austen WayMarlborough, MA 01752
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$2,039
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Studio Apartments Available Now32 4th Ave
32 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,039
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Studio Apartments Available Now52 4th Ave
52 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,054 - $14,931
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$2,054 - $14,931
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$2,054 - $14,931
The Bradford
525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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$2,100 - $2,400
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$2,100 - $2,400
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Dover Heights
117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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14 Eddy St, Unit Unit 2
14 Eddy StWaltham, MA 02453
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10 Mill St
MaynardMA01754
259 Calvary St
WalthamMA02453
14 Eddy St
WalthamMA02453
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Old High School Commons
433 Massachusetts AveActon, MA 01720
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Spring Hill Commons
411 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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Hudson Schoolhouse Apartments
20 Felton StHudson, MA 01749
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Elizabeth Brook Apartments
22 Johnston WayStow, MA 01775
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Brookside Apartments
5-7-10-12 Totman DrWoburn, MA 01801
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61-63 Moraine St
61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Spring Hill Commons
411-419 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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Route 2, Lexington, MA Local Guide
Lexington Center by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Route 2?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 Studio Apartments | $2,371 | $1,175 | $5,080 |
| Route 2 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,277 | $5,204 |
| Route 2 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $1,532 | $7,170 |
| Route 2 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $2,300 | $6,406 |
| Route 2 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,799 | $950 | $5,400 |
| Route 2 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,018 | $4,500 | $9,300 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Willows 55+ Community | Type A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury | Type H | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Assabet Gardens | One Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110A | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Beacon Village | Barkley | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| 121 Great Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Old Towne Village | One Bedroom Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.45 price per square foot 37 Union St Model at 37 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 37 Union St, Unit 2 | 37 Union St | 5BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 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 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 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 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 14 Moss St | 14 Moss St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 14 Park Pl, Unit A | 14 Park Pl | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| 195 Forest St | 195 Forest St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.33 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 2?
The cheapest apartment in Route 2 is (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Route 2 costs $8,100.
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 114 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 $540 which is $7,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 2.
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