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Avalon At Lexington Hills

$2,830 – $5,475/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2.5 baths
  • 927–1,620 sq ft
  • 23 units available
  • Pet friendly
1000 Main Campus Drive, Lexington, MA 02421

As of October 14, 2026, Avalon At Lexington Hills in Lexington, MA has 23 apartments for rent from $2,830 to $5,475/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,830 and two-bedrooms at $3,400. The average asking rent has risen 5.5% since March 31, 2026, from $3,656 to $3,856.


Floor plans

Avalon At Lexington Hills has 23 units available across 11 floor plans: 4 one-bedroom layouts (927–1,117 sq ft) and 7 two-bedroom layouts (1,190–1,620 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 927 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,830/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12442$2,830927Oct 12
12404$2,855927Nov 13

A7D

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 966 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,854/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12435$2,854966Dec 23

A5D

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,005 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,994/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12434$2,9941,005Oct 12

A8T

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,117 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,170/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
7008$3,1701,117Nov 19

B5

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,400/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12123$3,4001,204Oct 12
12341$3,4901,204Oct 12
12109$3,5501,204Oct 12
12240$3,6201,204Nov 19

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,190 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,437/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12351$3,4371,190Oct 12
12250$3,5671,190Oct 12

B9-1355

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,355 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,575/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12108$3,5751,355Oct 12
12448$3,6501,355Oct 12
12457$3,6501,355Nov 12
12202$3,6451,355Dec 22

B9-1397

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,397 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,590/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
12119$3,5901,397Oct 12
12414$3,7051,397Oct 26

A-B4L

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,491 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,040/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3401$4,0401,491Oct 12

B13TD

2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 1,506 – 1,595 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,275/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
6002$5,2751,506Oct 12
7007$5,2951,595Dec 31

B14TD

2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 1,620 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,340/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
10009$5,4751,620Nov 2
2001$5,4751,620Nov 12
8005$5,3401,620Dec 1

See all 81 units listed at Avalon At Lexington Hills, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Avalon At Lexington Hills, a one-bedroom starts at about $3,149 a month all-in: $2,830 rent, $65 in listed fees, and an estimated $254 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $3,786.

All-in from$3,149/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Avalon At Lexington Hills takes about $101,880 a year for a one-bedroom and $122,400 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $3,149 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $152,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,149/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$152,700/yr

Income to qualify

$101,880/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Avalon At Lexington Hills has ranged from $3,534 to $4,554. The current average is $3,856, up $200 (5.5%) from $3,656 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (183 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Avalon At Lexington Hills, leases run 15 months. The listing shows $65 a month in fees (required monthly fees).

  • Rent

    $2,830 – $5,475/mo
  • Lease term

    15 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Monthly fees

Required Monthly Fees

$65/mo

Amenities

Avalon At Lexington Hills is pet friendly and has parking on site and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 29 amenities, including fitness center, pool, and balcony/patio.

  • 24 Hour Maintenance

  • Avalonconnect Technology Package

  • Balcony/Patio

  • Barbecue

  • Bike Storage

  • Easy Access To Nearby Bike Trails And Beaver Brook Reservation

  • Finish Package Options

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Shuttle

  • Fully Equipped Kitchen

  • Furnished

  • Green Community

  • High-Speed Wifi

  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

  • Located In The Sought After Lexington School District

  • Lounge

  • Package Acceptance

  • Parking

  • Pet Friendly

  • Playground

  • Pool

  • Public Transportation

  • Select 55+ Upscale Apartments Available

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Wood Floors (In Select Apartments)

  • Hard Surface Vinyl Plank Flooring

  • Quartz Countertops

  • Renovated

  • White Shaker Cabinets


Amenity photos

  • Gym

Location

1000 Main Campus Drive, Lexington, MA 02421


Resident reviews

Avalon At Lexington Hills has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.7) and building quality (3.8) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.9) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.7
Maintenance4.7
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.9
Location3.0
Building Quality3.8
Overall100 reviews

Residents consistently praise the maintenance team for responsive, professional, and courteous service, with multiple work orders often completed in a single visit. However, significant concerns center on escalating fees—including new parking charges, high water/sewer bills, and conversion of previously free amenities to paid services—combined with substantial annual rent increases that many feel exceed market rates and penalize long-term residents. Common area maintenance and cleanliness have declined in recent years, with reports of unaddressed pet waste and elevator issues, while some residents report unresolved concerns about noise, smoking violations, and security incidents.

Maintenance staff consistently receive high praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough service. Office and leasing staff are generally described as friendly and helpful. However, residents express significant concerns about escalating fees—including new parking charges, high utility bills, and clubhouse rental costs—combined with substantial annual rent increases, which many feel outpace service quality and community amenities.

The maintenance team consistently delivers responsive, efficient service with strong follow-through on work orders. Residents report quick response times, thorough problem-solving, and professional conduct across appliance repairs, HVAC systems, plumbing, and general maintenance issues. Multiple work orders are frequently completed in single visits, and staff often address additional issues beyond the original request.

Maintenance staff consistently receive praise for responsiveness and quality work. However, residents report significant concerns about amenity reductions—including removal of gym display screens and community room TV—combined with new or increased fees for previously free services like parking ($30/month) and community room rentals ($100/hr). Common-area cleanliness and facility upkeep have declined, and utility bills are reported as unexpectedly high, creating a perception that service quality has not kept pace with rent increases.

The property offers strong location advantages including proximity to nature, walking trails, a free shuttle to Alewife Station, and nearby schools within 5-10 minutes. However, recent changes have negatively impacted resident satisfaction, including removal of common area amenities (TV, gym displays), introduction of parking fees, and concerns about facility maintenance and cleanliness. The maintenance team is consistently praised for responsiveness, though management communication about changes has been limited.

Maintenance staff are responsive and professional in addressing repairs, with residents noting efficient service on HVAC and plumbing issues. However, the building experiences recurring mechanical failures including heating and air conditioning system breakdowns, elevator noise transmission through walls, and declining cleanliness in common areas. These persistent infrastructure issues contrast with the quality of maintenance response.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Avalon At Lexington Hills is car-dependent and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Car-dependent
Grade F
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Avalon At Lexington Hills was good on 188 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 60, moderate). Daily highs averaged 83°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 15°F in February, the coldest.

Air quality

188 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 41

Temperature

83° / 15°

average July high / February low

: 73° high, 58° low

Pollen

None

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January32°F16°F46 (good)20 of 31
February33°F15°F59 (moderate)9 of 28
March49°F29°F50 (good)16 of 31
April58°F39°F49 (good)18 of 30
May69°F50°F53 (moderate)12 of 31
June82°F61°F58 (moderate)6 of 30
July83°F64°F60 (moderate)5 of 31
August82°F65°F53 (moderate)10 of 31
September71°F56°F43 (good)24 of 30
October63°F47°F41 (good)25 of 31
November49°F34°F42 (good)22 of 30
December36°F20°F44 (good)21 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Avalon at Lexington Hills features: Pet Friendly, Parking, Pool, Balcony/Patio, Fitness Center, Lounge, Public Transportation, Easy access to nearby bike trails and Beaver Brook reservation, Wood Floors (in select apartments), Walk-in Closets, Free Shuttle, 24 Hour Maintenance, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Barbecue, In-Unit Washer/Dryer, Located in the sought after Lexington School District, Select 55+ upscale apartments available, Package Acceptance, AvalonConnect Technology Package, Furnished, High-Speed WiFi, Playground, Bike Storage, Finish Package Options, Green Community


Nearby schools

The closest school to Avalon At Lexington Hills is Lexington Montessori School, a private middle school 0.7 miles away. The closest public school is Bowman Elementary School, 1.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Lexington Montessori School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

The Goddard School - Lexington

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Bowman Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.1 mi

Billy Dalbin Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Amazing Grace Kids Preschool

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Trinty Covenant Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Cotting School

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.5 mi

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.7 mi

The LEAP School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.9 mi

Armenian Sisters Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary2.0 mi

Contact & management

Avalon At Lexington Hills is managed by AvalonBay Communities. The leasing office's phone number is 7818608851.


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