Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (212 Rentals)

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property at 39 12th St

$800

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$800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 12th St

LowellMA01850
property at 2 Sutherland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Sutherland St

LowellMA01850
property at 549 Westford St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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549 Westford St

LowellMA01851
property at 102-104 4th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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102-104 4th Ave

LowellMA01854
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Cabot Crossing
$1,606 - $2,810
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$1,606 - $2,810

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$1,606 - $2,810
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Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Middlesex Gardens
$1,625 - $1,950
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$1,625 - $1,950

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$1,625 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Brettonwood Estates
$1,699 - $2,075
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$1,699 - $2,075

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$1,699 - $2,075
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Brettonwood Estates

859 Lakeview AveLowell, MA 01850
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Lakeshore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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33-35 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 State St

33-35 State StLowell, MA 01852
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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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Northwood Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex 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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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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261 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Hillcrest Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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Edgewood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine 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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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford 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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Pine Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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50 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 3rd Ave

50 3rd AveLowell, MA 01854

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property at 37 Blossom St

$739

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$739

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$739

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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
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120 Springfield St, Unit 3
$1,000
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$1,000

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120 Springfield St, Unit 3

120 Springfield StLawrence, MA 01843
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48 Oak Ter
$1,100 - $1,200
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$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100 - $1,200
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48 Oak Ter

48 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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47 Oak Ter
$1,200 - $1,300
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$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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47 Oak Ter

47 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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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 2 Beds unit found at Moran Square priced from $692. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$692
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Peabody Place, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $1.45 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 37 Hollis 3Bdrm Model at 37 Hollis St starting at $2,550 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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.
292 Wilder St, Unit 2292 Wilder St3BR,2BA$1.45
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 3Bdrm3BR,1.5BA$1.68
89 Elmwood Rd, Unit 189 Elmwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.60
95 Bradford Ave, Unit 295 Bradford Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
16 Nichols St, Unit 216 Nichols St2BR,1BA$1.73
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley is at Peabody Place, LLC. listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Merrimack Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Merrimack Valley Apartment is $1,180 at Moran Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater Merrimack Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Merrimack Valley is starting from $692 at Moran Square.

What is the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greater Merrimack Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 22 Marshall Street, LLC and starts from $2,112.

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