Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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19 Varney St

LowellMA01854

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169 Aiken Ave

LowellMA01850

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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Lakeshore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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28-40 Aiken St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28-40 Aiken St

28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49-61 E Meadow Ln

49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Pine Brook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Brook

60-66 School StDracut, MA 01826
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Lakeshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

330-355 Tyngsboro RdDracut, MA 01826
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Allards Grove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Allards Grove

760 Nashua RdDracut, MA 01826
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Lowell, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Merrimack Valley$3,400$6901278
Lowell/Dracut$3,460$690160

Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kent Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,425. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
River Place Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,670
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.04 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at The Residences at Crosspoint in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,306. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 25 Ware St Model at 25 Ware St, Unit #3 starting at $2,650 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Varnum School Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
150 Barker Ave, Unit 150BarkerAve1stFloor150 Barker Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
11 Cady St, Unit 1R11 Cady St1BR,1BA$2.28
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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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 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 $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in Lowell is Kent Apartments which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $3,430.

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 58 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 $222 which is $3,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.

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