Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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property at 144 Lincoln Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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144 Lincoln Rd

LincolnMA01773
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The Point at Waltham
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$2,308 - $4,424
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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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Thoreau Gardens
$2,800
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$2,800

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Thoreau Gardens

153 Thoreau StConcord, MA 01742
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Katahdin Woods
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$2,858 - $9,158
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Katahdin Woods

1 Katahdin DrLexington, MA 02421
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property at 48-58 Edge Hill Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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48-58 Edge Hill Rd

WalthamMA02451
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Concord Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Crossing

10 Concord XingConcord, MA 01742
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property at 243 Lake St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
property at 82 Lionel Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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82 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
property at 12 Saran Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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12 Saran Ave

BedfordMA01730
property at 50 Neillian St

$2,800

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$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50 Neillian St

BedfordMA01730

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property at 50 Neillian St

$2,800

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$2,800

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50 Neillian St

BedfordMA01730
property at 84 South St

$2,900

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$2,900

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84 South St

WalthamMA02453

Lincoln, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Point at Waltham in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood priced from $2,308. J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham in the Woodhaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Point at WalthamA1 (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,308
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325
Elsinore Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
352 Thoreau St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing1A1BR,1BA$2,595
Thoreau Gardens153 Thoreau Street #12BR,1BA$2,800
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityS1Studio,1BA$2,807
Katahdin WoodsThe Adams1BR,1BA$2,858

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $3.89 price per square foot The Buckman Model at Katahdin Woods in the in the Woodhaven neighborhood starting from $3,694. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 352 Thoreau St starting at $2,500 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the 495 North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Katahdin WoodsThe Buckman2BR,2BA$3.89
352 Thoreau St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Thoreau Gardens153 Thoreau Street #12BR,1BA$3.29
The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing1C One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.52
Briar Glen VillageTamarack-Renovated1BR,1BA$3.86
254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit joan campbell254 Fairhaven Rd1BR,1BA$3.41
Elsinore Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.70
The Point at WalthamS1Studio ,1BA$4.42
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityS1Studio ,1BA$5.08
18 Fayette Rd, Unit 218 Fayette Rd1BR,1BA$4.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lincoln?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lincoln is at J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham listed at $2,325.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment is $2,308 at The Point at Waltham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln is starting from $2,500 at Elsinore Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briar Glen Village and starts from $3,745.

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