Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,670. 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 Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,670
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,975
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of June 26, 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 Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom Model at Loft Two Seven starting at $2,664 with a $2.69 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
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.69
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Workforce1BR,1BA$2.78
8 3rd St, Unit 18 3rd St3BR,1BA$3.50
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13
River Place Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.10
Edge Merrimack516s1x11BR,1BA$4.25
55 W 3rd St, Unit 155 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$4.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lowell?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,958. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lowell ranging from $1,800 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lowell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lowell ranges from $1,800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,000.

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