Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (150 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
$1,599 - $2,075
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$1,599 - $2,075

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hillcrest Gardens

11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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206-208 Mammoth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

206-208 Mammoth Rd

206-208 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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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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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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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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261 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Stackpole St

261 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852
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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420

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215 Madison St, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

215 Madison St, Unit B

215 Madison StFitchburg, MA 01420
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48 Temple St

NashuaNH03060

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72 Hoover St, Unit #2 2nd floor
$1,350
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$1,350

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

72 Hoover St, Unit #2 2nd floor

72 Hoover StLeominster, MA 01453
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property at 168 Lunenburg St

168 Lunenburg St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 71 Chapel St

71 Chapel St

ShirleyMA01464

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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 206-208 Mammoth Rd priced from $1,200. 33-35 State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
206-208 Mammoth Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
Littleton Lyne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,434

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $0.20 price per square foot 223 Central St Model at 223 Central St, Unit 7 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 6 Dragon Court Cir Model at 6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Walnut Hill 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.
223 Central St, Unit 7223 Central St1BR,1BA$0.20
6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA6 Dragon Court Cir4BR,1.5BA$0.28
14 Moss St14 Moss St3BR,1BA$0.35
150 Pleasant St150 Pleasant St5BR,2BA$1.48
3 Autumn St, Unit 2nd floor3 Autumn St2BR,1BA$0.94
The Lofts at City PlaceParagon2BR,2BA$1.37
Lofts 34 List2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
24 Barker St24 Barker St2BR,1BA$1.41
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 Littleton Lyne Apartments listed at $1,395.

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 $1,200 at 206-208 Mammoth Rd.

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 $1,390 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 Moran Square and starts from $2,209.

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