Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,600 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Lowell area of Lowell.

property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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property at 172 Middle St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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172 Middle St

LowellMA01852

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lowell area is the $1.60 price per square foot Mass Mills I 2BR/2BA Model at Massachusetts Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $2,358. The second greatest value Downtown Lowell apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.79 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.
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.60
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
The Apartments at Boott MillsOne Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BA$2.65
26 Read St, Unit 2nd F26 Read St2BR,1BA$2.56
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Workforce1BR,1BA$2.83
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.01
The EmeryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.96
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Edge Merrimack516s4x2p4BR,2BA$12.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lowell?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,465 to $3,955. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lowell ranging from $1,650 to $3,400.

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 $1,650 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,389.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Lowell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Lowell range from $1,994 to $3,955, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,975.

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