Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (58 Rentals)

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338 Blossom St, Unit 2

338 Blossom St
FitchburgMA01420

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88 Beacon St

LawrenceMA01843

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FitchburgMA01420
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72 Linden St

ReadingMA01867
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278 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
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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 05, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Merrimack Valley

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

There are currently 2861 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $15,638. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $850 to $14,000.

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 $850 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,610.

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 $1,550 to $15,638, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.