
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $700 (85 Rentals)
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19 Varney St

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Edge Merrimack

426 Fletcher St

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Morris Garden Apartments

River Place Towers

12 Varney St

Barker Avenue Apartments

40 Highland St, Unit 9

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Cabot Crossing
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

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Middlesex Gardens

406 Pawtucket St, Unit 6

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The Pines at Hovey Square

2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

Meadow Lane Apartments

973 Central St, Unit 3

6 Harvard St
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222 Stackpole St

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

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Kent Apartments

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24 Merrimack Street Apartments

59 Nesmith St

206 Stackpole St, Unit 10

40 Highland St, Unit 17
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9 5th St

The Residences at The Franco

255 Nesmith St

100 Appleton St

240 Jackson St, Unit 622

110 Gorham St

308 Pawtucket St

85 Sherman St

206-208 Mammoth Rd

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Northwood Common

28-40 Aiken St

86 Mammoth Rd

49-61 E Meadow Ln

261 Stackpole St

Delmont Garden Apartments

725 Merrimack
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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 | $2,108 | $1,600 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,739 | $4,215 |
| Cheap Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,994 | $5,602 |
| Cheap Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $720 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtucketville | $2,600 | $720 | 26 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley | $3,285 | $720 | 1711 |
| Lowell/Dracut | $3,600 | $720 | 278 |
Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue at Greenmont in the Dracut neighborhood priced from $1,439. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue at Greenmont | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| 86 Mammoth Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,656 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Highland Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.73 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 182 Pleasant St Model at 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Lower Belvidere 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 | $1.73 |
| 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor | 182 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 33 White St, Unit 33 Second floor | 33 White St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 58 Call St, Unit 58B | 58 Call St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 80-82 Gershom Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Avenue at Greenmont | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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
Ranked #267
in US Census Population by City
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell?
The cheapest apartment in Lowell is The Avenue at Greenmont which is listed at $1,439, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $3,161.
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 96 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 $296 which is $2,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.
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