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property at 348 Walker St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

348 Walker St

LowellMA01851
property at 2 Sutherland St

$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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2 Sutherland St, Unit 3

2 Sutherland St
LowellMA01850
property at 5 Central Square

$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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5 Central Square, Unit 5 1/2

5 Central Square
ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 180 Nesmith 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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180 Nesmith St, Unit 11

180 Nesmith St
LowellMA01852

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property at 367 Hildreth St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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367 Hildreth St

LowellMA01850
property at 351 Hildreth St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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351 Hildreth St

LowellMA01850

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property at 309 Pawtucket Blvd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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309 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854

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property at 16 Epping St

$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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16 Epping St, Unit 3

16 Epping St
LowellMA01852
property at 5 Ellis Ave

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

3 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Ellis Ave

LowellMA01854
property at 174 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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174 Tyngsboro Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863

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property at 101 Boston Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

101 Boston Rd, Unit Sarah

101 Boston Rd
ChelmsfordMA01824

Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/01/2026

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$3,395$900305
Greater Merrimack Valley$3,447$6921951

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. Middlesex Gardens in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
Cabot CrossingThe Appleton Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1,742
The Pines at Hovey SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.35 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 148 Pleasant St Model at 148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M starting at $3,000 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Back Central 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.
292 Wilder St, Unit 2292 Wilder St3BR,2BA$1.35
148 Pleasant St, Unit 150 Pleasant st. Lowell M148 Pleasant St4BR,1BA$1.76
328 Stevens St, Unit 2328 Stevens St3BR,1BA$1.66
635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor635 Broadway St3BR,1BA$2.11
121 Mount Washington St, Unit 1st Floor121 Mount Washington St2BR,1BA$1.80
Grassfields Commons2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
39 Saint James St, Unit 139 Saint James St2BR,2BA$1.83
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06

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Lowell, MA
Population: 111,670

Ranked #267

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowell?

There are currently 525 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,523. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $950 to $4,200.

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 $950 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,659.

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 $1,800 to $4,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,025 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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