Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 2 Neighborhood of Lexington, MA from $1,100 (55 Rentals)

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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20 Corporate Dr

BurlingtonMA01803

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property at 20 Center St

20 Center St

BurlingtonMA01803
property at 206 High St

206 High St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 32 Whites Ave

32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 252 River St

252 River St

WalthamMA02453

Route 2, Lexington, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Route 2 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Route 2 area of Lexington, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,150. The Willows 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Route 2 apartments for rent in Lexington, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,550
Spring Hill Commons3441M010AStudio,1BA$1,675
Assabet GardensOne Bed JrStudio,1BA$1,799
121 Great Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Elsinore Street ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model A1BR,1BA$1,975
Old Towne VillageTwo Bedroom Premier2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 2 area is the $0.26 price per square foot 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Route 2 apartment is the 113 Highland Ave Model at 113 Highland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Route 2 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
113 Highland Ave, Unit 1113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1111 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
31 Grandview Ave, Unit 131 Grandview Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
6 Derby Rd, Unit 66 Derby Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
7 Heritage Way, Unit 17 Heritage Way4BR,2BA$1.67
7 Heritage Way, Unit 17 Heritage Way4BR,2BA$1.67
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Route 2

What type of rentals are currently available in Route 2?

There are currently 954 Apartments for Rent in Route 2, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $16,139. There are also 502 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 2 ranging from $1,100 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Route 2?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Route 2 ranges from $1,100 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,800.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Route 2?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Route 2 range from $2,405 to $16,139, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,150.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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