Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Edge Merrimack
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$850 - $4,143
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Edge Merrimack

1 Merrimack PlzLowell, MA 01852
Student Housing
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property at 426 Fletcher St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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426 Fletcher St

LowellMA01854
property at 12 Varney St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Varney St

LowellMA01854

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property at 2 Wachusett St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

2 Wachusett St
LowellMA01850
property at 222 Stackpole St

$1,800

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$1,800

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222 Stackpole St

LowellMA01852
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Brettonwood Estates
$2,058 - $2,075
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$2,058 - $2,075

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

Brettonwood Estates

859 Lakeview AveLowell, MA 01850
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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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28-40 Aiken St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28-40 Aiken St

28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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property at 172 Middle St

$1,900 - $2,250

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$1,900

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172 Middle St

LowellMA01852

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Cheapest Available Centralville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centralville area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,465. The Pines at Hovey Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Centralville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
The Pines at Hovey SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750
24 Merrimack Street Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralville area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Centralville apartment is the 45 Exeter St Model at 45 Exeter St, Unit 45 Exeter st starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Centralville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centralville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
45 Exeter St, Unit 45 Exeter st45 Exeter St3BR,1BA$2.60
190 Ennell St, Unit 2190 Ennell St2BR,1BA$2.58
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.60
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
12 W 5th St, Unit 112 W 5th St2BR,1BA$2.80
8 3rd St, Unit 18 3rd St3BR,1BA$3.50
55 W 3rd St, Unit 155 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.81
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Centralville, Lowell, and the greater Boston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centralville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centralville?

The cheapest apartment in Centralville is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Centralville costs $2,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centralville?

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

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