Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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Back Central, Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Back Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Central area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,407. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Back Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $1.84 price per square foot Two Bedroom plus Den Model at The Apartments at Boott Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" Model at The Residences at The Franco starting at $2,550 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Boott MillsTwo Bedroom plus Den2BR,2BA$1.84
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
The Suites in the Ayer Mansion1 Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$3.19
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
165 Thorndike Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.10
Highland Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
11 Cady St, Unit 1R11 Cady St1BR,1BA$2.46
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Central, Lowell, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Lowell, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Back Central Neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Central Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Central?

The cheapest apartment in Back Central is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,407, while the average apartment in Back Central costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Back Central?

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 3 regular apartments in Back Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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