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197 Appleton St
197 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $600 (58 Rentals)
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72-74 Hanks St
LowellMA01852
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Place Towers
1 River PlLowell, MA 01852
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38 Highland St
38 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBarker Avenue Apartments
240 Barker AveLowell, MA 01850
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1107 Bridge St, Unit 5
1107 Bridge StLowell, MA 01850
102-104 4th Ave
LowellMA01854
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMorris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments
71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrettonwood Estates
859 Lakeview AveLowell, MA 01850
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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211 White St, Unit 2R
211 White StLowell, MA 01854
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
12 Columbus Ave
LowellMA01851
388 E Merrimack St
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 9Meadow Lane Apartments
17 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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19 Academy Dr
19 Academy DrLowell, MA 01851
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22 2nd St, Unit 1
22 2nd StLowell, MA 01850
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40 Highland St
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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714 Chelmsford St
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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40 Highland St
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
23 W 5th St
LowellMA01850
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Jaycee Place Apartments
22 Bowers StLowell, MA 01854
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Lakeshore
390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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33-35 State St
33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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Northwood Common
1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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28-40 Aiken St
28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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265 Stackpole St
265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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725 Merrimack
725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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COLONY PARK APARTMENTS
240 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854
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Delmont Garden Apartments
110 Delmont AveLowell, MA 01852
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261 Stackpole St
261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Highland Street Apartments
38-40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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Counting House Lofts I
109 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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The Pines at Hovey Square
199 Aiken AveLowell, MA 01850
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Edgewood Gardens
231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Walk
399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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50 3rd Ave
50 3rd AveLowell, MA 01854
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Hillcrest Gardens
11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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25 and 33 Morse Street
25 Morse StLowell, MA 01851
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HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS
23 Pratt AveLowell, MA 01851
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Lowell, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowell?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Lowell Studio Apartments | $2,066 | $1,095 | $3,359 |
| Cheap Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,395 | $3,297 |
| Cheap Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,666 | $3,995 |
| Cheap Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,908 | $4,608 |
| Cheap Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $2,800 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lowell Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Lowell/Dracut | $3,395 | $1,095 | 345 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley | $3,447 | $739 | 2201 |
Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,404. Coach House in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,404 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,565 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Olde English Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.40 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 635 Broadway St Model at 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,950 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 | 292 Wilder St | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor | 635 Broadway St | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 121 Mount Washington St, Unit 1st Floor | 121 Mount Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Grassfields Commons | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 39 Saint James St, Unit 1 | 39 Saint James St | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Stevens Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 17 Edson St, Unit 20R | 17 Edson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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.
Lowell, MAPopulation: 111,670
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowell Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lowell?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lowell is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell?
The cheapest apartment in Lowell is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,404, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $3,421.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lowell?
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 80 regular apartments in Lowell 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 Lowell?
Cheap apartments in Lowell have an average cost of $393 which is $3,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.
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