4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lexington, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Lexington, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +31% higher than the citywide median of $4,274 and +121% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Lexington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lexington
Compare Lexington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington (this page) | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Lexington.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, MA | 3.6 mi | $4,090 | $-1,490 (-27%) |
| Bedford, MA | 5.1 mi | $4,280 | $-1,300 (-23%) |
| Belmont, MA | 5.1 mi | $4,270 | $-1,310 (-23%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.2 mi | $4,300 | $-1,280 (-23%) |
| Arlington, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,650 | $-1,930 (-35%) |
| Winchester, MA | 6.6 mi | $4,110 | $-1,470 (-26%) |
| Newton, MA | 6.6 mi | $4,065 | $-1,515 (-27%) |
| Woburn, MA | 6.8 mi | $3,910 | $-1,670 (-30%) |
| Concord, MA | 8.8 mi | $4,610 | $-970 (-17%) |
| Billerica, MA | 9 mi | $3,460 | $-2,120 (-38%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 9.1 mi | $5,290 | $-290 (-5%) |
| Medford, MA | 9.2 mi | $4,110 | $-1,470 (-26%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Lexington — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Lexington?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Lexington, Massachusetts is $5,580 per month. This is +31% higher than the citywide median of $4,274.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Lexington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $223,200 ($18,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $107.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lexington expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lexington's 4+ bedroom median of $5,580 is +121% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lexington rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Lexington ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Lexington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Waltham ($4,090), Bedford ($4,280), Belmont ($4,270).