Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (101 Rentals)

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property at 93 Page Hill Rd

$900

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$900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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93 Page Hill Rd

New IpswichNH03071
property at 20 Broad St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

20 Broad St

HaverhillMA01832
property at 348 Walker St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

348 Walker St

LowellMA01851
property at 24 Lyon St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lyon St

LowellMA01852
property at 85 Sherman St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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85 Sherman St

LowellMA01852
property at 30 Lawrence St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840

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property at 150 Pollard St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

150 Pollard St

North BillericaMA01862
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 6 Blossom St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 22 Country Hollow Ln

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

22 Country Hollow Ln

HaverhillMA01832
property at 4 Sutherland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Sutherland St, Unit 4-1

4 Sutherland St
LowellMA01850

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property at 90 Sutton St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

90 Sutton St, Unit 3B

90 Sutton St
North AndoverMA01845
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 23 Spencer Rd

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Spencer Rd, Unit 12F

23 Spencer Rd
BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 42 Swanson Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 3 Worcester St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Worcester St, Unit 2

3 Worcester St
NashuaNH03060

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property at 350 Haverhill St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

350 Haverhill St

LawrenceMA01840
property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 6 Littleton Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Littleton Rd, Unit 3

6 Littleton Rd
HarvardMA01451
property at 2 Wachusett St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

2 Wachusett St
LowellMA01850
property at 315 Charles St

$1,790

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$1,790

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$1,790

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Charles St, Unit Charles St.

315 Charles St
FitchburgMA01420
property at 90 Franklin St

$1,790

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$1,790

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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90 Franklin St, Unit 2

90 Franklin St
DerryNH03038
property at 73 E Broadway

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 E Broadway, Unit K

73 E Broadway
DerryNH03038

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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 Palm Square Residences 55+ Community priced from $1,200. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Square Residences 55+ Community1 Bedroom (Interior Unit)1BR,1BA$1,200
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,269
Hamilton ParkS - AStudio,1BA$1,400
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
55+ ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
Pine Valley LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $0.63 price per square foot 5 Cornish St Model at 5 Cornish St in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts 34 List starting at $2,205 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Kessler Farms 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.
5 Cornish St5 Cornish St3BR,1BA$0.63
Lofts 34 List2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
127 Portland St, Unit Unit 2127 Portland St2BR,1BA$1.38
26 Briarwood RdThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.53
260 Walton St, Unit 2260 Walton St2BR,1BA$1.36
68 4th St, Unit Duplex68 4th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Twin Bridge2BD/1BA/80/Den2BR,1BA$1.61
173 Myrtle Ave, Unit Unit 2173 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Merrimack Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley?

There are currently 2971 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $14,203. There are also 502 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $900 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Merrimack Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Merrimack Valley ranges from $900 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,179.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Merrimack Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Merrimack Valley range from $1,800 to $11,144, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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