Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (46 Rentals)

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Washington Mill
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$2,041 - $3,544
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Washington Mill

240-270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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98 Salem St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Salem St

98 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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32-34 Water St
3 Bedroom Apartments

32-34 Water St

32-34 Water StLawrence, MA 01841
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The Saunders School
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Saunders School

243-249 S BroadwayLawrence, MA 01843
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499 Haverhill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

499 Haverhill St

499 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01841
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67 Newton St
Studio Apartments

67 Newton St

67 Newton StLawrence, MA 01843
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246-258 Salem St
2 Bedroom Apartments

246-258 Salem St

246-258 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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158 Water St
2 Bedroom Apartments

158 Water St

158 Water StLawrence, MA 01841
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523 Haverhill St
Studio Apartments

523 Haverhill St

523 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01841
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239-241 Farnham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

239-241 Farnham St

239-241 Farnham StLawrence, MA 01843
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56-58 Kent St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

56-58 Kent St

56-58 Kent StLawrence, MA 01843
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10 Grafton St
Studio Apartments

10 Grafton St

10 Grafton StLawrence, MA 01843
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200-206 S Union St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200-206 S Union St

200-206 S Union StLawrence, MA 01843

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803-805 Essex St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

803-805 Essex St

803-805 Essex StLawrence, MA 01841
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74 Salem St
Studio Apartments

74 Salem St

74 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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94-100 Osgood St
3 Bedroom Apartments

94-100 Osgood St

94-100 Osgood StLawrence, MA 01843
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311 Water St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

311 Water St

311 Water StLawrence, MA 01841
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231 Water St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

231 Water St

231 Water StLawrence, MA 01841
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55-57 Salem St
1 Bedroom Apartments

55-57 Salem St

55-57 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843

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356 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

356 Broadway

356 BroadwayLawrence, MA 01843
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82-86 S Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

82-86 S Broadway

82-86 S BroadwayLawrence, MA 01843
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101 Shawsheen Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Shawsheen Rd

101 Shawsheen RdLawrence, MA 01843
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320 Ames St
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ames St

320 Ames StLawrence, MA 01841
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292-294 Ames St
1 Bedroom Apartments

292-294 Ames St

292-294 Ames StLawrence, MA 01841
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Washington Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Mills

270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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Saunders Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saunders Crossing

11 Diamond StLawrence, MA 01843
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Salem Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

71-75 Salem 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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Royal Park Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park Garden

2-8 Inman StLawrence, MA 01843
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The Blakeley Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Blakeley Building

473 Essex StLawrence, MA 01840
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Sacred Heart Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sacred Heart Apartments

23 Hawley StLawrence, MA 01843
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151 Beacon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Beacon Ave

151 Beacon AveLawrence, MA 01843
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572-574 Essex
1 Bedroom Apartments

572-574 Essex

572-574 EssexLawrence, MA 01840
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102-114 Water St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

102-114 Water St

102-114 Water StLawrence, MA 01841
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Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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23-25 Springfield St
3 Bedroom Apartments

23-25 Springfield St

23-25 Springfield StLawrence, MA 01843
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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 $1,575. Pacific Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable South West apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saunders CrossingThe Charles RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,575
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S5Studio,1BA$2,025
Washington Mill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,041
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, MA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $2.58 price per square foot 12 Juliette St Model at 12 Juliette St, Unit 12 Juliette Street in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value South West 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Juliette St, Unit 12 Juliette Street12 Juliette St3BR,1BA$2.58
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.23
Riverwalk Apartments2x1 - B62BR,1BA$2.50
175 Abbott St, Unit 175-1175 Abbott St2BR,1BA$2.53
Washington MillAtelier StudioStudio ,1BA$2.89
84 Salem St, Unit 2 floor B84 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.86
Pac10 LoftsC1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.02
Saunders CrossingThe Charles RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.94

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South West, Lawrence, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South West is Saunders Crossing which is listed at $1,807, while the average apartment in South West costs $3,172.

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 1 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 $265 which is $2,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.