Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,700 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lowell area is the $1.84 price per square foot Two Bedroom plus Den Model at The Apartments at Boott Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Downtown Lowell apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.66 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.
The Apartments at Boott MillsTwo Bedroom plus Den2BR,2BA$1.84
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.81
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Workforce1BR,1BA$2.72
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
165 Thorndike Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lowell?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $7,198. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lowell ranging from $1,795 to $3,500.

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 $1,795 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,582.

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