Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,000 (133 Rentals)

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property at 30 Lawrence St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840
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 Jan 17

150 Pollard St

North BillericaMA01862
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 2 Sutherland St

$1,500

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Sutherland St

LowellMA01850
property at 301 Main 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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301 Main St

GrovelandMA01834
property at 5 Turnpike

$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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5 Turnpike

TownsendMA01469
property at 692 Middlesex St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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692 Middlesex St

LowellMA01851
property at 740 Central St

$1,375 - $1,825

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 67 Washington St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

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67 Washington St

HaverhillMA01832

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property at 423 Pawtucket 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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423 Pawtucket St

LowellMA01854
property at 215 Chelmsford St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Chelmsford St, Unit A

215 Chelmsford St
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 11 Blossom St

$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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11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453

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property at 424 Great Rd

$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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424 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 15 Lynde 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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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 4 Sutherland St

$1,700

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Sutherland St

LowellMA01850
property at 70 A Washington Park Dr

$1,700

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

property at 424 Great Rd

$1,700

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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424 Great Rd

ActonMA01720

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property at 62 Highland 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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62 Highland St

LowellMA01852
property at 70 A Washington Park Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 8 Commonwealth Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

8 Commonwealth Ave

SalisburyMA01952
property at 3 Summit Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Summit Dr

ReadingMA01867
property at 180 Andover St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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180 Andover St

AndoverMA01810

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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 33-35 State St priced from $1,300. Moran Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,450
Residences at Daniel Webster NashuaFurnished Studio ( Long Term 8+ Months)Studio,1BA$1,467
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $0.35 price per square foot 14 Moss St Model at 14 Moss St in the in the Havenville neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 7 Lowell St Model at 7 Lowell St starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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.
14 Moss St14 Moss St3BR,1BA$0.35
7 Lowell St7 Lowell St2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Cornish St5 Cornish St3BR,1BA$0.68
Lofts 34 List2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
127 Portland St, Unit Unit 2127 Portland St2BR,1BA$1.50
16 Sargent St, Unit 116 Sargent St3BR,1BA$1.56
5 Union St, Unit 25 Union St3BR,1BA$1.60
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 2991 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $10,500. There are also 612 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $1,000 to $22,500.

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 $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,130.

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 $1,600 to $10,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!