Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (227 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Greater Merrimack Valley area of Lowell.

property at 169 Aiken Ave

169 Aiken Ave

LowellMA01850

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852

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Lakeshore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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28-40 Aiken St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28-40 Aiken St

28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49-61 E Meadow Ln

49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Northwood Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Greater Merrimack Valley, Lowell, MA Local Guide

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 3 Lucier St priced from $1,100. Riverside Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3 Lucier St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Palm Square Residences 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1224 Lawrence St Model at 1224 Lawrence St, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 26 Briarwood Rd starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Haverhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Merrimack Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Lawrence St, Unit 21224 Lawrence St3BR,1BA$1.75
26 Briarwood RdThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.53
36 Dudley St, Unit 1st floor36 Dudley St2BR,1BA$1.54
65 High St, Unit 265 High St3BR,1BA$1.69
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1.48
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Clocktower Place2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.70
12 Willson St, Unit 12 Willson12 Willson St1BR,1BA$1.80
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56

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Greater Merrimack Valley, Lowell, MA

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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 $1,486.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley is 3 Lucier St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley costs $4,000.

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 45 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 $112 which is $3,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Merrimack Valley.

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