Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $2,000 (6 Rentals)

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

property at 200 Market St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Market St

LowellMA01852

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property at 277 E Merrimack St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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277 E Merrimack St

LowellMA01852
property at 22 Chapel St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Chapel 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 $1,404. 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 Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,975
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,123

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of April 07, 2026 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 Mass Mills II 3BR/2BA Model at Massachusetts Mills starting at $3,989 with a $3.45 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
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.45
201 Canal2 Bedroom 2B 2C 2D 2F & 2H - Market2BR,2BA$2.56
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.83
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
31 Kirk St, Unit 31-131 Kirk St1BR,1BA$4.41
Edge Merrimack516s4x2p4BR,2BA$11.38

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 $1,404 to $3,989. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lowell ranging from $2,000 to $3,000.

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 $2,000 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,475.

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 $1,908 to $3,989, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,113.

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