
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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Middlesex Gardens

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Highlands, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Studio Apartments | $3,032 | $1,525 | $4,603 |
Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,695 | $5,074 |
Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $850 | $5,884 |
Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $2,100 | $5,280 |
Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,110 |
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Hallmark Village and Northwood Common priced from $1,525. Middlesex Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Stevens Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, MA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.58 price per square foot A1 Model at Grandview Apartments in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" Model at The Residences at The Franco starting at $2,550 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grandview Apartments | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
The Residences at The Franco | 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
The Residences at Crosspoint | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
Stevens Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Loft Two Seven | Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
Princeton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
165 Thorndike Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $2,402.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Middlesex Gardens which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $4,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $1,110 which is $3,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.
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