Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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Pac10 Lofts
$1,895 - $2,095
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$1,895 - $2,095

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pac10 Lofts

300 Methuen StLawrence, MA 01840
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property at 478 Riverside Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

478 Riverside Dr

LawrenceMA01841

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property at 83 Cambridge St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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83 Cambridge St

LawrenceMA01843
property at 158-162-162 Water St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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158-162-162 Water St

LawrenceMA01841
property at 269 S Broadway

$2,400

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$2,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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269 S Broadway

LawrenceMA01843
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98 Salem St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Salem St

98 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843

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Washington Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Mills

270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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Salem Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

71-75 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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Saunders Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saunders Crossing

11 Diamond StLawrence, MA 01843
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Riverside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

476-478 Riverside DrLawrence, MA 01841
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property at 24-26 Inman St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24-26 Inman St

LawrenceMA01843
property at 86 Beacon St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Beacon St

LawrenceMA01843

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property at 153 Bailey St

$2,350 - $2,450

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$2,350

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153 Bailey St

LawrenceMA01843
property at 269-271-271 S Broadway

$2,400

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$2,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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269-271-271 S Broadway

LawrenceMA01843

South West, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West area of Lawrence, MA is a Studio unit found at Saunders Crossing priced from $1,677. 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 West apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saunders CrossingThe Charles RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,677
Pac10 LoftsD1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft - Workforce/Moderat1BR,1BA$1,895
Princeton at Mount VernonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,905
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,925
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, MA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West 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 West apartment is the 93 Andover St Model at 93 Andover St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Mill Lofts3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.79
93 Andover St, Unit 193 Andover St3BR,1BA$2.50
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.15
Washington Mill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Pac10 LoftsC1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Princeton at Mount VernonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio ,1BA$3.92
Saunders CrossingThe Charles RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.19

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South West, Lawrence, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West is under $2,122.

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

The cheapest apartment in South West is Pac10 Lofts which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in South West costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West?

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 West 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?

Cheap apartments in South West have an average cost of $135 which is $2,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.

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