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LowellMA01852

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Lakeshore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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725 Merrimack
1 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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265 Stackpole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Pine Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 539 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lowell, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $695 to $13,613. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lowell with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Merrimack Valley491$2,460$695
Lowell/Dracut48$2,497$1,400

Largest Available Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lowell, MA is found at The Residences at Crosspoint in the Highlands neighborhood and is 2,210 square feet priced from $2,306. Loft Two Seven in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,537 square feet and currently listed start at $2,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lowell:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom2,210 Sq Ft$2,306
Loft Two SevenLoft 27 Hamilton One Bedroom plus Den1,537 Sq Ft$2,599
WaterheadAssabet1,073 Sq Ft$2,645
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom plus Den938 Sq Ft$2,395
Alexan ChelmsfordA5855 Sq Ft$2,930
The Varnum1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$1,900
The Commons at Drum HillOne Bedroom Renovated612 Sq Ft$2,597
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 1BR/1BA500 Sq Ft$2,158

Cheapest Available Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lowell, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,407 at River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. The second most affordable Lowell 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Stevens Street Apartments starting at $1,750 in the Highlands neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lowell is currently $2,492. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lowell:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom$1,407
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom$1,750
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,875
Cabot CrossingThe Hamilton Premium$1,885
The Varnum1BR/1.0BA$1,900
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 1BR/1BA$2,163

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Lowell Overview

A hub of higher learning and an excellent place to call home for anyone considering a move to the New England region, Lowell is a proud and charming locale in the heart of Massachusetts. With a local history stretching back to the 1800s and a dynamic, ever-growing local population, this bustling city is second only to Boston in the metropolitan area.

Why live in Lowell, MA?

Home to a wide array of local employers ranging from medical labs to universities, this home of over 100,000 residents is a truly ideal spot to get to know. Brimming with hometown pride and plenty of amenities, ranging from local shopping and plenty of public transportation to area nightclubs and a thriving arts district, Lowell apartments combine the best of Massachusetts living with an abundance of know-your-neighbor small town ambiance.

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Getting Around Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lowell Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Lowell with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lowell is at River Place Towers listed at $1,407.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lowell Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lowell is $2,492.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lowell Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lowell is a 2,210 square feet unit starting from $2,306 at The Residences at Crosspoint.

What is the average size for Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lowell is currently 580 sq ft.

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