Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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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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Pine Brook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Brook

60-66 School StDracut, MA 01826
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Allards Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allards Grove

760 Nashua RdDracut, 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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Lowell, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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
Lowell/Dracut$3,650$720141
Greater Merrimack Valley$7,500$6951246

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 $1,407. Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,725
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Meadow Lane Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.83 price per square foot 60 6th St Model at 60 6th St, Unit 60 in the in the Centralville neighborhood starting from $3,650. 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.
60 6th St, Unit 6060 6th St5BR,2BA$1.83
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
WaterheadAssabet1BR,1BA$2.33
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
The Varnum1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
111 Ennell St, Unit Ennell111 Ennell St1BR,1BA$2.26

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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 $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in Lowell is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,407, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $5,575.

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 60 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 $182 which is $5,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.

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