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property at 308 Pawtucket St

$800

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308 Pawtucket St

LowellMA01854

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property at 85 Sherman St

$1,000

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85 Sherman St

LowellMA01852
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
property at 2 Wachusett St

$1,775

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

2 Wachusett St
LowellMA01850

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026

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
Pawtucketville$2,450$72026
Greater Merrimack Valley$3,800$7201889
Lowell/Dracut$3,800$720308

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 $1,465. 86 Mammoth Rd in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
86 Mammoth Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,485
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.69 price per square foot 33 White St Model at 33 White St, Unit 33 Second floor in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.79 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.
33 White St, Unit 33 Second floor33 White St3BR,1BA$1.69
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
80-82 Gershom Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.05
58 Call St, Unit 58B58 Call St1BR,1BA$2.10
Brettonwood Estates2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.16
Pine Brook2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Dog Friendly2BR,1BA$2.42
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
110 Pleasant St, Unit 110 pleasant street FL 3110 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.80

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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 532 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $26,020. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $800 to $5,985.

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 $800 to $5,985 with an average monthly rent of $2,589.

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 $900 to $4,533, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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