Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (122 Rentals)

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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
property at 1565 Main St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1565 Main St

TewksburyMA01876

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property at 23 Elm St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Elm St

NashuaNH03060
property at 740 Central St

$1,325 - $1,775

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$1,325 - $1,775

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$1,325 - $1,775

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 26 Summer Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 1

26 Summer Ave

ReadingMA01867
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio Rentals

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 23 Elm St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Elm St

NashuaNH03060
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 2 Sutherland St

$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Sutherland St

LowellMA01850
property at 38 Highland St

$1,550 - $1,825

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 15

38 Highland St

LowellMA01852
property at 34 Leonard Rd

$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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34 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 74 Leonard Rd

$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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74 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 15 Lynde 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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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 49 Main St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

TopsfieldMA01983
property at 109 Hunters Run Pl

$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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109 Hunters Run Pl

HaverhillMA01832

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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 2 Beds unit found at Moran Square priced from $692. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$692
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Peabody Place, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
AmaraSStudio,1BA$1,498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $1.45 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 127 Portland St Model at 127 Portland St, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the East Parish 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.
292 Wilder St, Unit 2292 Wilder St3BR,2BA$1.45
127 Portland St, Unit 2127 Portland St2BR,1BA$1.44
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 3Bdrm3BR,1.5BA$1.65
89 Elmwood Rd, Unit 189 Elmwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.60
95 Bradford Ave, Unit 295 Bradford Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 3022 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $692 to $25,263. There are also 574 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $950 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 $950 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,348.

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 $1,450 to $25,263, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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