Cheap Homes for Rent in Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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property at 242 Cumberland Rd

242 Cumberland Rd

LowellMA01850
property at 351 Hildreth St

351 Hildreth St

LowellMA01850

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property at 142 Pleasant St

142 Pleasant St

DracutMA01826
property at 78 Boisvert St

78 Boisvert St

LowellMA01850
property at 363 Hildreth St

363 Hildreth St

LowellMA01850
property at 71 Lafayette St

71 Lafayette St

LowellMA01854
property at 200 Market St

200 Market St

LowellMA01852

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Centralville, Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Centralville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centralville area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Brettonwood Estates priced from $1,395. River Place Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,404. Here are the most affordable Centralville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brettonwood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,975
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2,075
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA

As of November 27, 2025 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 Mass Mills II 3BR/2BA Model at Massachusetts Mills starting at $4,003 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell 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 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.46
99 Orleans St, Unit B99 Orleans St3BR,1BA$2.18
19 Butterfield St, Unit Second floor19 Butterfield St2BR,1BA$2.44
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
8 3rd St, Unit 18 3rd St3BR,1BA$3.25
55 W 3rd St, Unit 155 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.81
18 W 5th St, Unit 118 W 5th St2BR,1BA$4.11
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Brettonwood EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$5.26

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Centralville, Lowell, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Centralville

What type of rentals are currently available in Centralville?

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $4,003. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centralville ranging from $1,600 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Centralville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Centralville ranges from $1,600 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,519.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Centralville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Centralville range from $1,908 to $4,003, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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