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property at 85 Sherman St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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85 Sherman St

LowellMA01852
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

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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 4 Sutherland St

$1,700

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Sutherland St

LowellMA01850

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property at 820 Merrimack St

$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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820 Merrimack St

LowellMA01854

Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lowell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lowell/Dracut$2,950$720274
Greater Merrimack Valley$3,090$7202201

Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,404. Coach House in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,404
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,565
The Pines at Hovey SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
265-267 Nesmith St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt PremiumStudio,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $2.18 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Apartments at Boott Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 89 3rd St Model at 89 3rd St, Unit Apt 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Boott MillsThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$2.18
89 3rd St, Unit Apt 189 3rd St4BR,1BA$2.25
Grassfields Commons2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Varnum2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
The Beaver Brook VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
241 W 6th St, Unit 104241 W 6th St1BR,1BA$2.11
19 Hurd St, Unit 19 Hurd St Unit 119 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.19
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowell?

There are currently 538 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $5,048. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $1,200 to $5,180.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lowell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lowell ranges from $1,200 to $5,180 with an average monthly rent of $3,130.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lowell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lowell range from $1,908 to $5,048, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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