
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (203 Rentals)
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19 Varney St

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110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3

River Place Towers

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

Barker Avenue Apartments

12 Varney St

35 Riverwalk Way

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Massachusetts Mills

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Pine Walk
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13 Myrtle St

Princeton Park Apartments

Jaycee Place Apartments

206-208 Mammoth Rd

Lakeshore

Appleton Mills

Parkside Village

Northwood Common

28-40 Aiken St

Morris Garden Apartments
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86 Mammoth Rd

49-61 E Meadow Ln

725 Merrimack

COLONY PARK APARTMENTS

Delmont Garden Apartments

261 Stackpole St

Highland Street Apartments

Counting House Lofts I

IMPERIAL GARDENS

Olde English Village
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Edgewood Gardens

116 Fletcher St

Hillcrest Gardens

50 3rd Ave

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52 Lawrence St, Unit 3rd Floor

85 Milk St

40R Highland Ave

Lonvale Gardens

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48 Oak Ter

Heritage Gardens
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Leominster Gardens

Presidential Park Apartments

Palm Square Residences 55+ Community

83 1/2 W Pearl St

48 Oak Terrace, Unit 47 Oak Terrace

Pine Valley Residential, LLC

Monahan Manor

55+ Apartments

14 Forest St

Riverside Commons
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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 | $2,103 | $1,100 | $3,449 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $1,470 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Greater Merrimack Valley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 53 Bradford St priced from $1,000. 91-93 Cabot St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 91-93 Cabot St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Palm Square Residences 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom (Interior Unit) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 340 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| 55+ Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Dragon Court Cir Model at 3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 127 Portland St Model at 127 Portland St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the East Parish 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir | 3 Dragon Court Cir | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 95 Bradford Ave, Unit 2 | 95 Bradford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 216 Kimball St, Unit 216 kimball apt 2 | 216 Kimball St | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 33 White St, Unit 33 Second floor | 33 White St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Twin Bridge | 2BD/1BA/80/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 12 Crown St, Unit 2 | 12 Crown St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Northgate Meadows | 2 Bed B | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 8 Bond St, Unit 10B | 8 Bond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 $1,484.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley is 53 Bradford St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley costs $3,800.
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 69 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 $184 which is $3,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Merrimack Valley.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.