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

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property at 639 Lincoln St

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

639 Lincoln St

WalthamMA02451
property at 299 South Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

299 South Rd

BedfordMA01730

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254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit 1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit 1

254 Fairhaven RdConcord, MA 01742
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property at 165 Concord Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

165 Concord Rd

BedfordMA01730
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The Point at Waltham
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$2,542 - $5,531
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$2,542 - $5,531

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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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Katahdin Woods
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$2,728 - $9,293
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$2,728 - $9,293

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Katahdin Woods

1 Katahdin DrLexington, MA 02421
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Thoreau Gardens
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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Thoreau Gardens

153 Thoreau StConcord, MA 01742
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Concord Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Crossing

10 Concord XingConcord, MA 01742
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property at 51 Jacqueline Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

51 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 1105 Lexington St

$2,399 - $2,650

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$2,399

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$2,399

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1105 Lexington St

WalthamMA02452

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property at 53 Lionel Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
property at 50 Neillian St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

50 Neillian St

BedfordMA01730
property at 12 Saran Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12 Saran Ave

BedfordMA01730
property at 50 Neillian St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Neillian St

BedfordMA01730
property at 46 Roberts Dr

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

46 Roberts Dr

BedfordMA01730
property at 27 Evergreen Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

27 Evergreen Ave

BedfordMA01730
property at 16 Winter St

$2,800 - $3,600

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Winter St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 255 Winter St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

255 Winter St

WalthamMA02451

Lincoln, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Woods ApartmentsTwo BR Affordable2BR,1BA$2,115
Elsinore Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325
352 Thoreau St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing1A1BR,1BA$2,545
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityS1Studio,1BA$2,700
Thoreau Gardens153 Thoreau Street #12BR,1BA$2,800
Briar Glen VillageThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$2,895
Katahdin WoodsThe Adams1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Point at WalthamB1A2BR,2BA$3.17
Briar Glen VillageThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$2.63
Katahdin WoodsThe Hancock2BR,2BA$3.64
352 Thoreau St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Thoreau Gardens153 Thoreau Street #12BR,1BA$3.29
Lincoln Woods ApartmentsOne BR Market1BR,1BA$2.96
Oriole LandingPerch 31BR,1BA$4.56
The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing1A1BR,1BA$3.40
Elsinore Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.60
254 Fairhaven Rd, Unit joan campbell254 Fairhaven Rd1BR,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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