
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lawrence area of Lawrence.


226Common - New Luxury Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

Pacific Mill Lofts

354 Park

11 Lawrence St, Unit 309

Museum Square
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215 Canal St

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84 Salem St, Unit 2 floor B

30 Lawrence St
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Hamilton Park

Washington Place

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Mill Falls

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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 Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lawrence Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $1,400 | $2,325 |
| Downtown Lawrence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,575 | $3,814 |
| Downtown Lawrence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,746 | $3,711 |
| Downtown Lawrence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $2,000 | $5,262 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 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 Westgate Arms priced from $1,555. Hamilton Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,585. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Arms | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| Hamilton Park | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Lucas | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| 354 Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, MA
As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $1.56 price per square foot 16 Sargent St Model at 16 Sargent St, Unit 1 in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Lawrence apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $1.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sargent St, Unit 1 | 16 Sargent St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 53 Brook St, Unit 3 | 53 Brook St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | 2x1 - B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 30 Linwood Ave, Unit 2 | 30 Linwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 41 Thorndike Rd, Unit 3 | 41 Thorndike Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lawrence, Lawrence, MA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lawrence?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lawrence is Hamilton Park which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Downtown Lawrence costs $2,850.
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 1 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 $238 which is $2,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lawrence.
Expert Rental Resources
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