
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $700 (13 Rentals)
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189 E Merrimack St

River Place Towers

805-807 Merrimack Street, Unit 805-3

12 Varney St

Barker Avenue Apartments
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13 Myrtle St

Jaycee Place Apartments

Parkside Village

28-40 Aiken St

725 Merrimack
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130 John St
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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 | $1,537 | $1,200 | $1,700 |
| Centralville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,465 | $2,695 |
| Centralville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $1,700 | $3,532 |
| Centralville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,994 | $3,955 |
| Centralville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $725 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 13 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. Barker Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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 |
| Barker Avenue Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills I 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA
As of June 13, 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 20 Dean Ave Model at 20 Dean Ave, Unit Apartment C starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville 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 |
| 20 Dean Ave, Unit Apartment C | 20 Dean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 8 3rd St, Unit 1 | 8 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Apartments at Boott Mills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills I 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 31 Kirk St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 18 W 5th St, Unit Unit 1 | 18 W 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Barker Avenue Apartments | Studio Non-renovated | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centralville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Centralville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Centralville is at Barker Avenue Apartments listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Centralville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centralville Apartment is $1,465 at River Place Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Centralville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centralville is starting from $1,739 at River Place Towers.
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