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

River Place Towers

12 Varney St

Barker Avenue Apartments

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The Pines at Hovey Square
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24 Merrimack Street Apartments

206 Stackpole St, Unit 10

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Brettonwood Estates

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26 Read St, Unit 2nd F
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralville Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,600 | $1,700 |
| Centralville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $999 | $2,645 |
| Centralville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,739 | $3,532 |
| Centralville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $1,994 | $3,955 |
| Centralville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $720 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| The Pines at Hovey Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Apartments at Boott Mills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 2BR/1BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 45 Exeter St, Unit 45 Exeter st | 45 Exeter St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 190 Ennell St, Unit 2 | 190 Ennell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Apartments at Boott Mills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 12 W 5th St, Unit 1 | 12 W 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 8 3rd St, Unit 1 | 8 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 55 W 3rd St, Unit 1 | 55 W 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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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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