Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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Thoreau Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Thoreau Gardens

153 Thoreau StConcord, MA 01742
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Concord Crossing
Studio Apartments

Concord Crossing

10 Concord XingConcord, MA 01742
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elsinore Street Apartments in the 495 North neighborhood priced from $1,950. Lincoln Woods Apartments in the Metro West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elsinore Street ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Lincoln Woods ApartmentsTwo BR Affordable2BR,1BA$2,089
The Point at WalthamS1Studio,1BA$2,501
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityJ21BR,1BA$2,838
Avalon Bear Hill9551BR,1BA$2,976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $3.07 price per square foot Nest 10D Model at Oriole Landing in the in the 495 North neighborhood starting from $4,230. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the 2A Model at The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing starting at $3,499 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Oriole LandingNest 10D2BR,2BA$3.07
The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing2A2BR,2BA$3.33
Lincoln Woods ApartmentsTwo BR Market2BR,1BA$2.65
Katahdin WoodsThe Hancock2BR,2BA$3.55
Avalon Bear Hill8521BR,1BA$3.67
Elsinore Street ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
The Point at WalthamS1Studio ,1BA$4.48
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityS1Studio ,1BA$5.36
52 4th Ave52 4th AveStudio ,1BA$7.20

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Getting Around Lincoln, MA

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 The Point at Waltham listed at $2,501.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Apartment is $1,950 at Elsinore Street Apartments.

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 $2,089 at Lincoln Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lincoln Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Point at Waltham and starts from $4,225.

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