Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (96 Rentals)

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property at 9 Lund St

$250 - $2,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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9 Lund St

NashuaNH03060
property at 308 Pawtucket St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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308 Pawtucket St

LowellMA01854
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 516 River St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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516 River St

HaverhillMA01832

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property at 6 Blossom St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
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 5 Turnpike Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Turnpike Rd, Unit 227

5 Turnpike Rd
TownsendMA01469

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property at 740 Central St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 26 Lafayette St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Lafayette St

HaverhillMA01832

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property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
property at 327 Main St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

327 Main St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 15 Blossom St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 1 Pembroke Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1 Pembroke Dr, Unit 19

1 Pembroke Dr
DerryNH03038
property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960

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property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 740 Central 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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740 Central St, Unit Riverer

740 Central St
LeominsterMA01453
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

Available Aug 1

73 Kingsbury St, Unit 2

73 Kingsbury St
FitchburgMA01420
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

Available Aug 1

73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420

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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 53 Bradford St priced from $1,000. 91-93 Cabot St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
53 Bradford St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
91-93 Cabot St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,150
Palm Square Residences 55+ Community1 Bedroom (Interior Unit)1BR,1BA$1,200
340 Haverhill St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,280
55+ ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Allards GroveS - GStudio,1BA$1,300
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,348
141 Amesbury StStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Dragon Court Cir Model at 3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 31 Blossom St Model at 31 Blossom St, Unit 31 and one half starting at $2,200 with a $1.29 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.
3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir3 Dragon Court Cir3BR,1.5BA$1.27
31 Blossom St, Unit 31 and one half31 Blossom St3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
188 Beech St, Unit First floor188 Beech St3BR,2BA$1.54
95 Bradford Ave, Unit 295 Bradford Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
216 Kimball St, Unit 216 kimball apt 2216 Kimball St4BR,1BA$1.67
Twin Bridge2BD/1BA/80/Den2BR,1BA$1.61
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
8 Bond St, Unit 10B8 Bond St2BR,1BA$1.65
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67

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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 3006 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $26,020. There are also 636 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $250 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 $250 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,456.

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 $900 to $12,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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