Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,200 (73 Rentals)

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property at 11 Hill Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Hill Rd, Unit room 1, Unit room 1

11 Hill Rd
BedfordMA01730
property at 226 Swanson Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 42 Swanson Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 48-58 Edge Hill Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48-58 Edge Hill Rd

WalthamMA02451
property at 11 Leonard Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 1 Drummer Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 276 Codman Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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276 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 17 Davis Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 12 Colonial Village Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

12 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 53 Swanson Ct

$1,900 - $2,000

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 243 Lake St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
property at 17 Davis Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

17 Davis Rd, Unit C9, Unit C9

17 Davis Rd
ActonMA01720
property at 388 Great Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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388 Great Rd, Unit A2, Unit A2

388 Great Rd
ActonMA01720

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property at 5 Viking Ct

$1,975 - $2,050

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,000 - $2,800

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Hallmark Gdns

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

11 Hallmark Gdns, Unit 9, Unit 9

11 Hallmark Gdns
BurlingtonMA01803
property at 240 Sycamore St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472
property at 10 Melody Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Melody Ln

BillericaMA01821

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property at 231 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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231 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 176 Swanson Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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176 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 7 Karen Cir

$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Karen Cir, Unit 2, Unit 2

7 Karen Cir
BillericaMA01821
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 7 Central St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Central St

HudsonMA01749
property at 33 Jacqueline Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 34, Unit 34

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 82 Lionel Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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82 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
property at 8 Kenmar Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

8 Kenmar Dr

BillericaMA01821
property at 1 Viking Ct

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,500
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,725
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Beacon VillageAppletonStudio,1BA$1,910
Lord Baron ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of April 16, 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 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the North Waltham 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
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.36
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 301149 Crescent St2BR,1.5BA$0.29
86 Oak St, Unit A86 Oak St3BR,1BA$0.30
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Route 2

What type of rentals are currently available in Route 2?

There are currently 817 Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,135 to $15,832. There are also 425 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 2 ranging from $1,200 to $28,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Route 2?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Route 2 ranges from $1,200 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,051.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Route 2?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Route 2 range from $2,250 to $15,832, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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