Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (25 Rentals)

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Washington Mill
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$1,888 - $3,367
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$1,888 - $3,367

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Washington Mill

240-270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840

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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 Hamilton Park priced from $1,585. Westgate Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lawrence apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton Park1 - C1BR,1BA$1,585
Westgate Arms1-B1BR,1BA$1,710
Riverside Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,745
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,755
Andover Place Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lawrence, MA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lawrence area is the $1.66 price per square foot 170 Salem St Model at 170 Salem St, Unit 1 in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Lawrence apartment is the 117 Swan St Model at 117 Swan St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Arlington 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.
170 Salem St, Unit 1170 Salem St4BR,1.5BA$1.66
117 Swan St, Unit 2117 Swan St3BR,1BA$1.14
12 Leroy Ave, Unit #112 Leroy Ave3BR,1BA$2.30
47 Juniper St, Unit 347 Juniper St3BR,1BA$1.97
10 Beacon Hill Blvd, Unit 10 Beacon Hill Blvd.10 Beacon Hill Blvd3BR,1BA$2.00
118 Beverly St, Unit 2118 Beverly St3BR,1BA$1.85
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
River Pointe at Den Rock ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.39
Appleton Square MethuenThe McIntosh Classic2BR,2BA$2.37
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence, MA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,950.

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 $3,500.

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 3 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 $110 which is $3,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lawrence.

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