Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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Thorndike Exchange
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$2,375 - $3,125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thorndike Exchange

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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26 Burns St
3 Bedroom Apartments

26 Burns St

26 Burns StLowell, MA 01852
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238 Appleton St
4 Bedroom Apartments

238 Appleton St

238 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852

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48 Whipple St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Whipple St

48 Whipple StLowell, MA 01852
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27-37 Butler Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Butler Ave

27-37 Butler AveLowell, MA 01852
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30 Concord St
Studio Apartments

30 Concord St

30 Concord StLowell, MA 01852
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781 Lawrence St
3 Bedroom Apartments

781 Lawrence St

781 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852

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16 Chase St
1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Chase St

16 Chase StLowell, MA 01852

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621 Central St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

621 Central St

12-16 Elm StLowell, MA 01852

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 Highland Street Apartments priced from $1,650. The Emery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Back Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The EmeryStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $2.53 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Highland Street Apartments in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the Studio Model at Isobel Lofts starting at $2,180 with a $4.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell 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.
Highland Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.01
The EmeryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.96
110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3110 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Back Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Back Central is at The Emery listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Central Apartment is $1,650 at Highland Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Back Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Central is starting from $1,925 at Highland Street Apartments.

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