
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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River Place Towers

2 Sutherland St

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4 Sutherland St

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Parkside Village

28-40 Aiken St

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The Pines at Hovey Square
Centralville, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralville Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Centralville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,404 | $2,600 |
| Centralville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,666 | $3,532 |
| Centralville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,908 | $3,989 |
| Centralville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $720 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 11 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 $1,404. The Pines at Hovey Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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 | $1,404 |
| The Pines at Hovey Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA
As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralville area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Centralville apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Varnum starting at $2,150 with a $2.05 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 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Varnum | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 8 Dalton St, Unit Third Floor | 8 Dalton St | 4BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 241 W 6th St, Unit 104 | 241 W 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Apartments at Boott Mills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 19 Butterfield St, Unit Second floor | 19 Butterfield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 12 W 5th St, Unit 1 | 12 W 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 55 W 3rd St, Unit 1 | 55 W 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
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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 $1,404, while the average apartment in Centralville costs $2,747.
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 20 regular apartments in Centralville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Centralville?
Cheap apartments in Centralville have an average cost of $520 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centralville.
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