Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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Massachusetts Mills
$2,059 - $9,405
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$2,059 - $9,405

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Massachusetts Mills

150 Massmills DrLowell, MA 01852
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Loft Two Seven
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$2,095 - $2,944
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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852

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Cheapest Available Downtown Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lowell area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,404. 24 Merrimack Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,975
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2,091

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell 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
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
55 W 3rd St, Unit 155 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.81
8 3rd St, Unit 18 3rd St3BR,1BA$3.25
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
201 Canal1 Bedroom 1A & 1G - Workforce1BR,1BA$3.26
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Edge Merrimack516s2x2A2BR,2BA$11.39

Getting Around the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lowell Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lowell is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,404, while the average apartment in Downtown Lowell costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lowell?

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 22 regular apartments in Downtown Lowell 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 Downtown Lowell?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Lowell have an average cost of $940 which is $2,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lowell.

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