Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)

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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Park Apartments priced from $1,725. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Riverside Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Washington MillAtelier StudioStudio,1BA$1,874
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$1,900
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, MA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $1.83 price per square foot 6 Merrill St Model at 6 Merrill St, Unit #2 in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Lawrence apartment is the 10 Beacon Hill Blvd Model at 10 Beacon Hill Blvd, Unit 10 Beacon Hill Blvd. starting at $2,595 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Merrill St, Unit #26 Merrill St3BR,1BA$1.83
10 Beacon Hill Blvd, Unit 10 Beacon Hill Blvd.10 Beacon Hill Blvd3BR,1BA$2.00
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Washington Mill1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.98
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.23
215 Canal St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.47
81 S Broadway, Unit 3B81 S Broadway2BR,1BA$2.93
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Riverside Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$2.91

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Getting Around the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood in Lawrence, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lawrence Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lawrence?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lawrence is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lawrence?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lawrence is Legacy Park Apartments which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Downtown Lawrence costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lawrence?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Downtown Lawrence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Lawrence?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Lawrence have an average cost of $468 which is $4,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lawrence.

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