
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA from $1,300 (47 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Lexington.


38 Worthen Rd

7 Captain Parker Arms

48 Moulton Rd

Lord Baron Apartments

Brattle Drive Apartments

4 Brattle Dr

4 Brattle Dr

18 Springs Rd
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8 Menotomy Rd, Unit 4

12 Brattle Dr

11 Brattle Dr

3 Brattle Dr

42 Cambridge Rd, Unit #117

50 Cambridge Rd

12 Brattle Dr
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1 Brattle Dr

898 Massachusetts Ave

Waltham Overlook

1 Brattle Dr

1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

36 Cambridge Rd, Unit #521

1 Brattle Dr

12 Brattle Dr

12 Totman Dr

35 Cambridge Rd, Unit #402
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123 Hibbert St, Unit 3

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123 Hibbert St, Unit 3

200 S Bedford St

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Lexington, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Lexington Studio Apartments | $2,507 | $1,600 | $3,435 |
Cheap Lexington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,870 | $8,499 |
Cheap Lexington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $2,135 | $9,375 |
Cheap Lexington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Lexington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lexington, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Lexington, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lexington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Lexington | $4,610 | $1,900 | 79 |
Route 2 | $7,500 | $1,100 | 568 |
Cheapest Available Lexington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shaker Glen Village in the Turning Mill neighborhood priced from $1,995. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shaker Glen Village | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Brookside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Tudor Glen Village | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington, MA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington area is the $0.23 price per square foot 1011 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Lexington apartment is the 80 Woodcliff Dr Model at 80 Woodcliff Dr, Unit 80 starting at $6,750 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 1011 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
80 Woodcliff Dr, Unit 80 | 80 Woodcliff Dr | 3BR,3BA | $1.93 |
12 Knowles Farm Rd, Unit 12 | 12 Knowles Farm Rd | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
39 Augustus Rd, Unit 39 | 39 Augustus Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
31 Whittier Ave | 31 Whittier Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
35 Cambridge Rd, Unit #402 | 35 Cambridge Rd | 1BR,2BA | $1.84 |
106 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 | 106 Westmoreland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
April Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
201 Bedford Rd, Unit #9e | 201 Bedford Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
GlenBrook Estates | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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Getting Around Lexington, MA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington is Shaker Glen Village which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Lexington costs $6,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Lexington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lexington?
Cheap apartments in Lexington have an average cost of $126 which is $5,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington.
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