
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Common Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Common area of Lawrence.


Pacific Mill Lofts

226Common - New Luxury Apartments

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Pac10 Lofts

Museum Square
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Riverwalk Apartments

215 Canal St

83 Cambridge St

Riverwalk Lofts

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Washington Mill
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30 Lawrence St

98 Salem St

Washington Mills

Salem Village

24-26 Inman St
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59 Waverley Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

93 Main St, Unit 3, Unit 3
South Common, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Common?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Common Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $1,650 | $2,272 |
| South Common 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,875 | $2,599 |
| South Common 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $2,000 | $3,175 |
| South Common 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 17 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 1 Bed unit found at 226Common - New Luxury Apartments priced from $1,875. Pac10 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable South Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Pac10 Lofts | D1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft - Workforce/Moderat | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Princeton at Mount Vernon | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Common, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Common 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 South Common apartment is the B1 Model at River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments starting at $2,726 with a $2.54 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 93 Andover St, Unit 1 | 93 Andover St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 59 Waverley Rd, Unit 3 | 59 Waverley Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Pac10 Lofts | C1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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 $2,122.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Common?
The cheapest apartment in South Common is 226Common - New Luxury Apartments which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in South Common costs $2,900.
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 4 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 $119 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Common.
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