Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 134 Lake St

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

134 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
property at 2 Deborah Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

2 Deborah Rd

BillericaMA01862
property at 3 Leonard Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 81 Liberty Square Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

81 Liberty Square Rd, Unit 16B

81 Liberty Square Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 196 Swanson Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

196 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 209 Great Rd

$1,650 - $1,850

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 424 Great Rd

$1,700

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

424 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 180 River St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

180 River St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 424 Great Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

424 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
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

Available Now

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 39 Park St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

39 Park St

AyerMA01432
property at 209 Great Rd

$1,850

Plus Fees

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 9 Davis Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 69 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

69 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 9 Ryder St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 20 Kenmar Dr

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

20 Kenmar Dr

BillericaMA01821
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

24 Spencer Rd

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

Available Now

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

Total Monthly Price
$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 1 Hallmark Gdns

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1 Hallmark Gdns, Unit 1

1 Hallmark Gdns
BurlingtonMA01803

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property at 1 Hallmark Gdns

$2,000

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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1 Hallmark Gdns

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 537 King St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

537 King St

LittletonMA01460
property at 1 Hallmark Gdns

$2,000

Plus Fees

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1 Hallmark Gdns

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 23 Deer Path

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 2, 2026

23 Deer Path

MaynardMA01754
property at 5 Viking Ct

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 124 Bacon St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

124 Bacon St, Unit B

124 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451

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property at 50 Spencer Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

50 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 512 Belmont St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

512 Belmont St, Unit 38

512 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 80 Robbins St

$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

80 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
property at 4 Hallmark Gdns

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Hallmark Gdns

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 175 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

175 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

175 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 4 Hallmark Gdns

$2,195

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$2,195

Total Monthly Price
$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Hallmark Gdns, Unit 7

4 Hallmark Gdns
BurlingtonMA01803
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 19 Railroad St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

19 Railroad St, Unit A2

19 Railroad St
ActonMA01720
property at 11 Wampus Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

11 Wampus Ave

ActonMA01720

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. Littleton Lyne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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
Littleton Lyne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,500
(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at SudburyType H1BR,1BA$1,595
Brookside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,650
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,725
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR,1BA$1,799
Beacon VillageAppletonStudio,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Route 2 apartment is the 141 Edenfield Ave Model at 141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1141 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
139 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1139 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
14 Moss St14 Moss St3BR,1BA$0.35
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29
110 Pine Hill Cir, Unit 4110 Pine Hill Cir3BR,2BA$0.36
195 Forest St195 Forest St4BR,2.5BA$0.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Route 2, Lexington, MA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Route 2

What type of rentals are currently available in Route 2?

There are currently 813 Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,300. There are also 390 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 2 ranging from $850 to $40,000.

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 $850 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,068.

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 $1,950 to $5,935, 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 $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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