Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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Middlesex Gardens
$1,595 - $1,950
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Middlesex Gardens

1895-1905 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Kent Apartments
$1,800 - $2,175
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$1,800 - $2,175

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$1,800 - $2,175
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Kent Apartments

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 6 Harvard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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6 Harvard St

LowellMA01851
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Loft Two Seven
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$2,095 - $3,265
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$2,095 - $3,265

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Loft Two Seven

27 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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property at 21-27 Clare St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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21-27 Clare St

LowellMA01854
property at 792 Broadway St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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792 Broadway St

LowellMA01854
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201 Canal
$2,219 - $3,265
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201 Canal

201 Canal StLowell, MA 01852
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165 Thorndike Street
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$2,375 - $2,775
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$2,375 - $2,775

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165 Thorndike Street

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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547 Wilder St, Unit 547, Unit 547
$2,375
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$2,375

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547 Wilder St, Unit 547, Unit 547

547 Wilder StLowell, MA 01851
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Northwood Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
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116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
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IMPERIAL GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL GARDENS

1982-1990 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Pine Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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The Lancelot
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancelot

161 Stevens StLowell, MA 01851
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property at 45 Harvard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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45 Harvard St

LowellMA01851
property at 351 Pawtucket Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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351 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854
property at 238 Appleton St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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238 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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Highlands Lowell, Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands Lowell area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Middlesex Gardens priced from $1,595. Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Highlands Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Kent ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
25 and 33 Morse Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Lowell, MA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Lowell area is the $1.30 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Highlands Lowell apartment is the 635 Broadway St Model at 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,950 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
292 Wilder St, Unit 2292 Wilder St3BR,2BA$1.30
635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor635 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.11
Grandview ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$2.43
653 Broadway St, Unit #3653 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.41
CARLTON PLACE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.54
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.58
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Olde English VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Lowell Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Lowell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Lowell Apartment is $1,595 at Middlesex Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Lowell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands Lowell is starting from $1,825 at Middlesex Gardens.

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