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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Common Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)
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Princeton at Mount Vernon
479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
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210 Farnham St, Unit 212 apt 1 1st floor
210 Farnham StLawrence, MA 01843
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84 Salem St, Unit 84 salem st 2 floor A
84 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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Pacific Mill Lofts
300 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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South Common, Lawrence, MA Local Guide
Building on Compagnone Common, in Lawrence, Massachusetts by Daderot is licensed under CCO 1.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Common?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Common Studio Apartments | $2,124 | $1,650 | $2,596 |
| South Common 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,550 | $3,115 |
| South Common 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $2,175 | $3,460 |
| South Common 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $2,300 | $4,380 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Common Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA.
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Cheapest Available South Common Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Common area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Washington Mill priced from $1,874. Museum Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable South Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Common, MA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Common area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Common apartment is the 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Washington Mill starting at $2,115 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Common apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 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 |
| River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 81 S Broadway, Unit 3B | 81 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 119 Andover St, Unit 1 | 119 Andover St | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Pac10 Lofts | C1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Common Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Common?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Common is under $2,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Common?
The cheapest apartment in South Common is Museum Square which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in South Common costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Common?
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 South Common 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 South Common?
Cheap apartments in South Common have an average cost of $722 which is $1,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Common.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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