
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
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639 Lincoln St

Concord Crossing

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Elsinore Street Apartments

299 South Rd

299 South Rd, Unit 1

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham
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254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit joan campbell

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254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit 1

165 Concord Rd

6 Eliot Rd

352 Thoreau St

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The Point at Waltham

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The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing
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The 305, A Broadstone Community

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Katahdin Woods

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Thoreau Gardens

Briar Glen Village

Concord Crossing

51 Jacqueline Rd

1105 Lexington St
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53 Lionel Ave

50 Neillian St

12 Saran Ave

50 Neillian St

46 Roberts Dr

27 Evergreen Ave

16 Winter St
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255 Winter St
Lincoln, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Studio Apartments | $2,827 | $2,325 | $3,146 |
| Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $1,277 | $4,211 |
| Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $1,532 | $7,639 |
| Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,647 | $2,405 | $5,553 |
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lincoln Woods Apartments in the Metro West neighborhood priced from $2,115. Elsinore Street Apartments in the 495 North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Woods Apartments | Two BR Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| Elsinore Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| 352 Thoreau St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| The 305, A Broadstone Community | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
| Thoreau Gardens | 153 Thoreau Street #1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| Briar Glen Village | The Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Katahdin Woods | The Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,962 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, MA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $3.17 price per square foot B1A Model at The Point at Waltham in the in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood starting from $3,508. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the The Mulberry Model at Briar Glen Village starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Woodhaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Point at Waltham | B1A | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Briar Glen Village | The Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Katahdin Woods | The Hancock | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 352 Thoreau St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Thoreau Gardens | 153 Thoreau Street #1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Lincoln Woods Apartments | One BR Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Oriole Landing | Perch 3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Elsinore Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit joan campbell | 254 Fairhaven Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
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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 $2,200 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 $2,115 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 305, A Broadstone Community and starts from $4,751.
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