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165 Thorndike Street
165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)
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Cotton House Lofts
240 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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10-20 Concord St
10-20 Concord StLowell, MA 01852
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3 Bedroom Apartments
26 Burns St
26 Burns StLowell, MA 01852
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238 Appleton St
238 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
48 Whipple St
48 Whipple StLowell, MA 01852
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4 Bedroom Apartments
27-37 Butler Ave
27-37 Butler AveLowell, MA 01852
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30 Concord St
30 Concord StLowell, MA 01852
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3 Bedroom Apartments
781 Lawrence St
781 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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960-968 Central St
960-968 Central StLowell, MA 01852
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1 Bedroom Apartments
16 Chase St
16 Chase StLowell, MA 01852
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Mayfair Apartments
193 Appleton StLowell, MA 01852
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Highland Street Apartments
38-40 Highland StLowell, MA 01852
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685-689 Lawrence St
685-689 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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Lowell Belvidere Housing
30 Pleasant StLowell, MA 01852
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621 Central St
12-16 Elm StLowell, MA 01852
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Back Central, Lowell, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Central?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Back Central Studio Apartments | $2,227 | $2,180 | $2,360 |
| Back Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,650 | $2,920 |
| Back Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,550 | $3,200 |
| Back Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $2,195 | $2,400 |
| Back Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,700 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Back Central Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 165 Thorndike Street | 1 bed/ 1 bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $1.76 price per square foot 148 Pleasant St Model at 148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the 1 bed/ 1 bath A Model at 165 Thorndike Street starting at $2,400 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Back Central 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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| 148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M | 148 Pleasant St | 4BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 165 Thorndike Street | 1 bed/ 1 bath A | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 11 Cady St, Unit 1F | 11 Cady St | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Central Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Central Apartment is $2,400 at 165 Thorndike Street.
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