Cheap Homes for Rent in South West Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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property at 11 Thornton Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Thornton Ave

LawrenceMA01841
property at 75 Beacon St

$1,850

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$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Beacon St

LawrenceMA01843

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property at 67 Farnham St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Farnham St, Unit 3

67 Farnham St
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. 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$1,677
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Pac10 LoftsD1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft - Workforce/Moderat1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, MA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2x1 - B7 Model at Riverwalk Apartments in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $2,650. 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.
Riverwalk Apartments2x1 - B72BR,1BA$2.29
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
195 Farnham St, Unit 195 Farnham St195 Farnham St3BR,1BA$2.10
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.23
128 Weare St, Unit Floor 2128 Weare St2BR,1BA$2.33
Washington Mill1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.59
Princeton at Mount VernonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.00
Pac10 LoftsD1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft - Workforce/Moderat1BR,1BA$2.98
Saunders CrossingThe Charles RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.19

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West, Lawrence, MA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about South West

What type of rentals are currently available in South West?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in South West, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $3,795. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South West ranging from $1,700 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South West ranges from $1,700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,516.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.