Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lexington Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $2,500 (18 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Lexington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lexington area of Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $2,000. Tudor Glen Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lexington apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Tudor Glen VillageThe Beech1BR,1BA$2,195
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,452
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$2,480
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth1BR,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lexington area is the $3.41 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon at Lexington in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $4,420. The second greatest value Downtown Lexington apartment is the 991 Massachusetts Ave Model at 991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,180 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lexington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at LexingtonC13BR,2BA$3.41
991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1991 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$2.89
Battle Green Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
Briar Glen VillageThe Hickory2BR,1BA$3.20
1501 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #11501 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Clarendon1BR,1BA$3.19
Heritage at Stone RidgeBedford1BR,1BA$3.45
The TremontTa2s1BR,1BA$3.58
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$3.44
Tudor Glen VillageThe Beech1BR,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lexington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lexington?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lexington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $9,111. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lexington ranging from $2,500 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lexington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lexington ranges from $2,500 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,462.

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