
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Common Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Common area of Lawrence.


5 Lasalle Ave

Pacific Mill Lofts

Museum Square

74 Union St
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40 Coolidge St

53 Bradford St

340 Haverhill St

98 Salem St

Washington Mills
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352-354 Haverhill St

348-350 Haverhill St

350 Haverhill St

226Common - New Luxury Apartments
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46 Amesbury St

90 Sutton St, Unit 3B
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 | $2,009 | $1,650 | $2,350 |
| South Common 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,650 | $2,601 |
| South Common 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,900 | $3,090 |
| South Common 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $2,100 | $3,795 |
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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 53 Bradford St priced from $1,000. 340 Haverhill St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable South Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 340 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| 352-354 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 348-350 Haverhill St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Common, MA
As of June 12, 2026 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 195 Farnham St Model at 195 Farnham St, Unit 195 Farnham St starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 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 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 195 Farnham St, Unit 195 Farnham St | 195 Farnham St | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Stone Mill Lofts | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | 1x1.5 - A8 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Princeton at Mount Vernon | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Common?
The cheapest apartment in South Common is 53 Bradford St which is listed at $1,000, 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 $189 which is $2,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Common.
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