Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
$1,599 - $2,175
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Hillcrest Gardens

11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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359 Mammoth Rd, Unit unit 2
$1,600
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359 Mammoth Rd, Unit unit 2

359 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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116 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
property at 114 Appleton St

114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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156 6th St, Unit 3
$1,700
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156 6th St, Unit 3

156 6th StLowell, MA 01850
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265 Stackpole St
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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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33-35 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 State St

33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
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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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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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261 Stackpole St
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261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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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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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
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Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
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116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Walk
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Pine Walk

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

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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50 3rd Ave
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50 3rd Ave

50 3rd AveLowell, MA 01854
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4 Central Square

ChelmsfordMA01824
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Pine Brook
1 to 2 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: 10/29/2025

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
Lowell/Dracut$3,000$720223
Greater Merrimack Valley$3,500$7201765

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. Cabot Crossing in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,425
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The Pines at Hovey SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Meadow Lane Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.76 price per square foot 125 London St Model at 125 London St, Unit Main in the in the South Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 48 Fisher St Model at 48 Fisher St, Unit 48 starting at $2,750 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Centralville 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.
125 London St, Unit Main125 London St5BR,3BA$1.76
48 Fisher St, Unit 4848 Fisher St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
46 Fisher St46 Fisher St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
21 Prince Ave, Unit 321 Prince Ave5BR,1BA$2.08
552 Rogers St, Unit 1552 Rogers St3BR,1BA$1.65
15 Middlesex Park, Unit 17 Middlesex Park Apt. 315 Middlesex Park2BR,1BA$1.64
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
20 Boylston St, Unit #420 Boylston St2BR,1BA$1.95
359 Mammoth Rd, Unit unit 2359 Mammoth Rd1BR,1BA$1.78
1107 Lawrence St, Unit 11107 Lawrence St2BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,775.

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 $3,250.

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 59 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 $391 which is $2,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.

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