Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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98 Salem St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Salem St

98 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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Salem Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

71-75 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843

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Washington Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Mills

270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840

South Lawrence, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lawrence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lawrence 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 Lawrence apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington MillAtelier StudioStudio,1BA$1,874
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$1,900
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawrence, MA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Washington Mill1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.98
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.23
215 Canal St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
River Pointe at Den Rock ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.25
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.47
81 S Broadway, Unit 3B81 S Broadway2BR,1BA$2.93
Pac10 LoftsC1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.02
Saunders CrossingThe Mt. Vernon Renovated1BR,1BA$3.10
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S2Studio ,1BA$3.24

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South Lawrence, Lawrence, MA

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Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts, including Lawrence. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Lawrence Neighborhood in Lawrence, MA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lawrence Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lawrence?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lawrence is under $2,180.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lawrence?

The cheapest apartment in South Lawrence is Museum Square which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in South Lawrence costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 5 regular apartments in South 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 South Lawrence?

Cheap apartments in South Lawrence have an average cost of $795 which is $1,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lawrence.

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