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19 Varney St
19 Varney StLowell, MA 01854
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189 E Merrimack St
LowellMA01852
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$1,465 - $1,994
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Place Towers
1 River PlLowell, MA 01852
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
72 Varney St, Unit 1
72 Varney St
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805-807 Merrimack Street, Unit 805-3
805 Merrimack St
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12 Varney St
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBarker Avenue Apartments
240 Barker AveLowell, MA 01850
35 Riverwalk Way
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114 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1
804 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
13 Myrtle St
LowellMA01850
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15Princeton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18Meadow Lane Apartments
17 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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Brettonwood Estates
859 Lakeview AveLowell, MA 01850
2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B
2 Wachusett St
LowellMA01850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments
71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
6 Harvard St
LowellMA01851
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481 Broadway St, Unit 2
481 Broadway StLowell, MA 01854
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 301
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 304
714 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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716 Chelmsford St, Unit 303
716 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now24 Merrimack Street Apartments
24 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01852
299 Pawtucket Blvd
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24 Lyon St
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348 Walker St
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85 Sherman St
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206-208 Mammoth Rd
206-208 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Jaycee Place Apartments
22 Bowers StLowell, MA 01854
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390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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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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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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86 Mammoth Rd
86 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, 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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725 Merrimack
725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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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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109 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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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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Lowell, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowell?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lowell Studio Apartments | $1,998 | $1,200 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,439 | $3,518 |
| Cheap Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,700 | $3,870 |
| Cheap Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,950 | $4,533 |
| Cheap Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $725 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Merrimack Valley | $3,595 | $725 | 1873 |
| Lowell/Dracut | $3,697 | $725 | 328 |
Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,450. River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,465. 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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| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| 86 Mammoth Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Barker Avenue Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.87 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 66 Sherburne Ave Model at 66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment starting at $2,500 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R | 190 Wilder St | 4BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 66 Sherburne Ave, Unit Basement apartment | 66 Sherburne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Suites at Pawtucketville | 2 - 3 bdrm / 2 bth / bonus room / Patio | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 81 4th Ave, Unit 1 | 81 4th Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 23 A St, Unit my home for rent | 23 A St | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 80-82 Gershom Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 58 Call St, Unit 58B | 58 Call St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 20 Dean Ave, Unit Apartment C | 20 Dean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 Morris Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $3,646.
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 95 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 $275 which is $3,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.
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