
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South West area of Lawrence.


Princeton at Mount Vernon

Pacific Mill Lofts

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Pac10 Lofts

Riverwalk Apartments

478 Riverside Dr
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83 Cambridge St

Riverwalk Lofts

158-162-162 Water St

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Washington Mill

269 S Broadway

98 Salem St
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Salem Village

Saunders Crossing

Riverside Apartments

24-26 Inman St

86 Beacon St
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153 Bailey St

269-271-271 S Broadway
South West, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $1,650 | $2,272 |
| South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $1,400 | $2,599 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,995 | $3,175 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $2,400 | $4,500 |
| South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South West Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,677 |
| Pac10 Lofts | D1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft - Workforce/Moderat | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Princeton at Mount Vernon | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,905 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| 93 Andover St, Unit 1 | 93 Andover St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Washington Mill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Pac10 Lofts | C1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Princeton at Mount Vernon | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth West, Lawrence, MA
Ranked #7
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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