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Average Rent in Lexington 02421 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Lexington 02421, Waltham, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,245/mo
Lowest Available
$3,126/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lexington 02421
12 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Lexington 02421 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $568/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 17 | $5,775 | $4,190 | $1,585 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 16 | $5,695 | $4,165 | $1,530 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 14 | $5,305 | $4,137 | $1,168 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 5 | $4,150 | $3,336 | $814 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 18 | $5,960 | $5,370 | $590 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 9 | $4,250 | $4,060 | $190 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 10 | $4,252 | $4,072 | $180 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Unit 11 | $4,305 | $4,125 | $180 |
Lexington 02421 vs Waltham, MA Average
Lexington 02421 is cheaper than the Waltham, MA average by $442/mo (12%). The citywide average is $3,687/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lexington 02421?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Lexington 02421 is $3,245 per month across 1 apartment community and 5 available units.
The most affordable option is Avalon at Lexington Hills starting at $3,126/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,245/mo.
Prices range from $3,126 to $3,336 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lexington 02421
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lexington 02421
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | $3,126/mo | $3,245/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,245/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,126/mo), you need to earn at least $125,000/year.
Cost of living in Lexington 02421
We only have live rent data for Lexington 02421 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,245 |
| Estimated total | $3,245/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Lexington 02421 Apartments
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