
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,300 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence.


456 Haverhill St, Unit Apt. 3

5-5 Lasalle Ave

Princeton at Mount Vernon

Pacific Mill Lofts
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11 Lawrence St, Unit 309

226Common - New Luxury Apartments

Elora Flats & Townhomes

Museum Square

Hamilton Park
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226 Main St, Unit 2

Mill Falls

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Washington Place
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Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lawrence?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lawrence Studio Apartments | $2,010 | $1,395 | $2,395 |
| Downtown Lawrence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,500 | $3,255 |
| Downtown Lawrence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $1,746 | $3,955 |
| Downtown Lawrence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $2,100 | $4,005 |
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There are currently 16 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 Studio unit found at 141 Amesbury St priced from $1,395. Washington Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Amesbury St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Washington Place | 11/20 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Elora Flats & Townhomes | The Luma | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, MA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $3,795. 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 $2,700 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the North Andover 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| 10 Beacon Hill Blvd, Unit 10 Beacon Hill Blvd. | 10 Beacon Hill Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 59 Waverley Rd, Unit 3 | 59 Waverley Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 72 Pleasant St, Unit 1 | 72 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 195 Farnham St, Unit 195 Farnham St | 195 Farnham St | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 215 Canal St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 226 Main St, Unit 2 | 226 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lawrence Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lawrence?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lawrence is at 141 Amesbury St listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lawrence Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lawrence Apartment is $1,695 at 141 Amesbury St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lawrence Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lawrence is starting from $2,100 at Princeton at Mount Vernon.
What is the most affordable Downtown Lawrence Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lawrence Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elora Flats & Townhomes and starts from $2,600.
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