
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence.


316 Essex St

375-379 Haverhill St

Princeton at Mount Vernon

Legacy Park Apartments

Riverside Apartments
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Pacific Mill Lofts

Washington Mill

Museum Square
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Westgate Arms

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Elm Crest Estates
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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lawrence?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lawrence Studio Apartments | $2,054 | $1,400 | $2,596 |
Downtown Lawrence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,550 | $3,370 |
Downtown Lawrence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,746 | $4,075 |
Downtown Lawrence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $2,300 | $5,483 |
Downtown Lawrence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Riverside Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Washington Mill | Atelier Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,874 |
Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6 Merrill St, Unit #2 | 6 Merrill St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
10 Beacon Hill Blvd, Unit 10 Beacon Hill Blvd. | 10 Beacon Hill Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
215 Canal St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
81 S Broadway, Unit 3B | 81 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Legacy Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Riverside Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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