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19 Varney St
19 Varney StLowell, MA 01854
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $725 (116 Rentals)
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$850 - $4,143
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Edge Merrimack
1 Merrimack PlzLowell, MA 01852
426 Fletcher St
LowellMA01854
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$1,465 - $1,994
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River Place Towers
1 River PlLowell, MA 01852
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$1,575Studio Apartments Available Now
887 Varnum Ave, Unit 16
887 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854
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Morris Garden Apartments
277 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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Barker Avenue Apartments
240 Barker AveLowell, MA 01850
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$1,600
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30 Lamb St, Unit 30 Lamb St. Lowell 1st fl
30 Lamb StLowell, MA 01854
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$1,645 - $2,587
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Cabot Crossing
130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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$1,650 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens
1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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40 Highland St, Unit 9
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
216 Central St
LowellMA01852
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$1,700 - $2,575
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Princeton Park Apartments
670-678 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,774 - $3,458
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Massachusetts Mills
150 Massmills DrLowell, MA 01852
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$1,775 - $2,225
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Kent Apartments
1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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The Pines at Hovey Square
199 Aiken AveLowell, MA 01850
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$1,799 - $2,250
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Meadow Lane Apartments
17 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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$1,820 - $2,099
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Hallmark Village and Northwood Common
727 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
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$1,850 - $2,150
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Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments
71 Robbins StLowell, MA 01851
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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301
712 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201
712 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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165 University Ave
165 University AveLowell, MA 01854
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$1,855 - $2,250
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York Apartments
151-159 Wood StLowell, MA 01851
11 Elm St
LowellMA01852
10 Island St
LowellMA01850
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40 Highland St, Unit 17
40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
768 Lakeview Ave
LowellMA01850
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$1,950
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46 Cork St, Unit 1
46 Cork StLowell, MA 01854
100 Appleton St
LowellMA01852
320 Varnum Ave
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$2,000 - $2,550
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The Residences at The Franco
357 Pawtucket StLowell, MA 01854
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99 W 6th St, Unit 4
99 W 6th StLowell, MA 01850
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$2,058
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Brettonwood Estates
859 Lakeview AveLowell, MA 01850
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$2,075
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545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder
545 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
27-29 Jean Ave
LowellMA01852
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$2,090
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24 Merrimack Street Apartments
24 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01852
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Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALS
78-80 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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63 3rd Ave, Unit Apt.2
63 3rd AveLowell, MA 01854
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$2,100
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190 Ennell St, Unit 2
190 Ennell StLowell, MA 01850
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144 Stevens St, Unit 3
144 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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49 Wamesit St, Unit Wamesit 1
49 Wamesit St
LowellMA01852
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18 Waugh St, Unit 8
18 Waugh StLowell, MA 01854
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144 Stevens St, Unit 2
144 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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The Emery
218 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01852
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$2,200
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831 Princeton Blvd
831 Princeton BlvdLowell, MA 01851
34 Newhall St
LowellMA01852
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1 Bedroom Apartments
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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Lakeshore
390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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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 |
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| Cheap Lowell Studio Apartments | $2,077 | $1,575 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $999 | $3,302 |
| Cheap Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,739 | $4,185 |
| Cheap Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,994 | $5,602 |
| Cheap Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $725 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, MA area range in price from $725 to $17,408 with an overall median price of $2,612. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lowell Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Pawtucketville | $2,400 | $725 | 27 |
| Lowell/Dracut | $2,450 | $725 | 308 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley | $2,640 | $725 | 2002 |
Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Edge Merrimack in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $850. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Merrimack | 516s2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| The Lancelot | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Coach House | The Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Hamilton Premium Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
| The Pines at Hovey Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Meadow Lane Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.66 price per square foot 677 Westford St Model at 677 Westford St, Unit 1 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,650. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 677 Westford St, Unit 1 | 677 Westford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor | 182 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Suites at Pawtucketville | Unit 12 | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 80-82 Gershom Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder | 545 Wilder St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 90 Appleton St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 100 Appleton St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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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.
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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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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 $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell?
The cheapest apartment in Lowell is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Lowell costs $2,612.
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 114 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 $2,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell.
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