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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2025

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$3,325$720140
Greater Merrimack Valley$7,500$6951286

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 $1,407. Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,725
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.83 price per square foot 60 6th St Model at 60 6th St, Unit 60 in the in the Centralville neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 24 Hunnewell Cir Model at 24 Hunnewell Cir starting at $2,875 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville 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.
60 6th St, Unit 6060 6th St5BR,2BA$1.83
24 Hunnewell Cir24 Hunnewell Cir2BR,1BA$1.61
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
The Varnum1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
111 Ennell St, Unit Ennell111 Ennell St1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowell?

There are currently 505 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $5,505. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $1,000 to $4,100.

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 $1,000 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,811.

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 $1,913 to $4,984, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,620 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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