Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,500 (3 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 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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property at 281 E Merrimack St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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281 E Merrimack St

LowellMA01852

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 Downtown Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lowell?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,465 to $3,955. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lowell ranging from $1,500 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 $1,500 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,216.

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