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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Back Central Studio Apartments | $1,637 | $1,525 | $1,799 |
Back Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,407 | $2,550 |
Back Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,670 | $3,372 |
Back Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,913 | $3,955 |
Back Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $2,800 | $3,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,407 |
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Apartments at Boott Mills | Two Bedroom plus Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
The Residences at The Franco | 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Suites in the Ayer Mansion | 1 Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
165 Thorndike Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Highland Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
11 Cady St, Unit 1R | 11 Cady St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Central, Lowell, MA
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Lowell, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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