Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $850 (8 Rentals)

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Edge Merrimack
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$850 - $4,143
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Edge Merrimack

1 Merrimack PlzLowell, MA 01852
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property at 216 Central St

$1,650 - $1,950

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$1,650

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216 Central St

LowellMA01852
property at 256 Market St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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256 Market St, Unit 3203

256 Market St
LowellMA01852

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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
property at 281 E Merrimack St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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281 E Merrimack St

LowellMA01852

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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 $1,465. 24 Merrimack Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,935. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
24 Merrimack Street Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,935
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lowell area is the $1.25 price per square foot 34 Central St Model at 34 Central St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Lowell apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Emery starting at $3,000 with a $2.47 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.
34 Central St, Unit Apt 234 Central St2BR,1BA$1.25
The EmeryTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.47
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.56
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
24 Merrimack Street Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALSStudioStudio ,1BA$4.01
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lowell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lowell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lowell is at Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALS listed at $2,180.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lowell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lowell Apartment is $1,465 at River Place Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lowell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lowell is starting from $1,345 at Edge Merrimack.

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