
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (368 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater Merrimack Valley area of Lowell.


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110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3

River Place Towers

12 Varney St

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203 Baldwin St, Unit 2

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

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Morris Garden Apartments

Barker Avenue Apartments

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Middlesex Gardens

40 Highland St, Unit 9
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216 Central St

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800 Broadway St, Unit 1

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804 Broadway St, Unit 1

Princeton Park Apartments

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Cabot Crossing

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Kent Apartments

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The Pines at Hovey Square

Meadow Lane Apartments

222 Stackpole St

973 Central St, Unit 3
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712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

York Apartments

59 Nesmith St

206-208 Mammoth Rd

Jaycee Place Apartments

Lakeshore

Appleton Mills

Parkside Village
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Northwood Common

28-40 Aiken St

86 Mammoth Rd

49-61 E Meadow Ln

Delmont Garden Apartments

725 Merrimack

COLONY PARK APARTMENTS

261 Stackpole St

Highland Street Apartments

Olde English Village
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The Lancelot

Edgewood Gardens

116 Fletcher St

Pine Walk

50 3rd Ave

IMPERIAL GARDENS

25 and 33 Morse Street

HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS

198 Mammoth Rd
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Greater Merrimack Valley, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Merrimack Valley Studio Apartments | $2,089 | $1,100 | $7,958 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,235 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $850 | $6,945 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $2,100 | $5,000 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,072 | $3,500 | $5,118 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 368 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA.
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Cheapest Available Greater Merrimack Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Merrimack Valley area of Lowell, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Edge Merrimack priced from $850. Rooming House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Edge Merrimack | 516s2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Rooming House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 91-93 Cabot St | 1 Beds, 5 Baths | 1BR,5BA | $1,250 |
| 340 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| 141 Amesbury St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $0.47 price per square foot 3 Upland Rd Model at 3 Upland Rd in the in the Havenville neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 34 Central St Model at 34 Central St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Merrimack Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3 Upland Rd | 3 Upland Rd | 3BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| 34 Central St, Unit Apt 2 | 34 Central St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 188 Beech St, Unit First floor | 188 Beech St | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 21 Pleasant St, Unit 3 Bedroom | 21 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 260 Walton St, Unit 2 | 260 Walton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Twin Bridge | 2BD/1BA/80/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Lofts at City Place | Commonwealth | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 8 Bond St | 8 Bond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Greater Merrimack Valley, Lowell, and the greater Lowell area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Merrimack Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Merrimack Valley is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley is Rooming House which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley costs $2,636.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Merrimack Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 66 regular apartments in Greater Merrimack Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?
Cheap apartments in Greater Merrimack Valley have an average cost of $142 which is $2,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Merrimack Valley.
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