
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South West Lawrence area of Lawrence.


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Princeton at Mount Vernon

Pacific Mill Lofts

Legacy Park Apartments

354 Park

226Common - New Luxury Apartments
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Museum Square

74 Union St

Arlington Point

Amesbury Grace Apartments

30 Lawrence St

98 Salem St

Washington Mills
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Salem Village

141 Amesbury St

Fabrica Lofts

Saunders Crossing

Riverside Apartments

350 Haverhill St

7 Thornton Ave
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5 Thornton Ave
75 Beacon St

46 Amesbury St

90 Sutton St, Unit 3B

Total Monthly Price
226 Main St, Unit 2

Elm Crest Estates

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LOWELL ARMS APARTMENTS
South West Lawrence, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West Lawrence?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Lawrence Studio Apartments | $1,942 | $1,650 | $2,149 |
| South West Lawrence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,600 | $2,768 |
| South West Lawrence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,900 | $3,344 |
| South West Lawrence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $2,100 | $3,815 |
| South West Lawrence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $2,350 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South West Lawrence Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA.
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Cheapest Available South West Lawrence Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Lawrence area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at LOWELL ARMS APARTMENTS priced from $1,600. 141 Amesbury St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable South West Lawrence apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL ARMS APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 354 Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Lawrence, MA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Lawrence area is the $0.63 price per square foot 5 Cornish St Model at 5 Cornish St in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South West Lawrence apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Lawrence apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cornish St | 5 Cornish St | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 101 Newbury St, Unit 3 | 101 Newbury St | 3BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | 1x1.5 - A8 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 115 Bennington St | 115 Bennington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 215 Canal St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 226 Main St, Unit 2 | 226 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Lawrence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South West Lawrence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West Lawrence is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West Lawrence?
The cheapest apartment in South West Lawrence is 141 Amesbury St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in South West Lawrence costs $2,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West 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 West 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 West Lawrence?
Cheap apartments in South West Lawrence have an average cost of $220 which is $2,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West Lawrence.
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