Cheap Homes for Rent in Lowell, MA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 308 Pawtucket St

$900

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$900

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$900

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308 Pawtucket St

LowellMA01854
property at 114 Appleton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852
property at 2 Wachusett St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

2 Wachusett St
LowellMA01850
property at 417 Westford St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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417 Westford St

LowellMA01851

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property at 281 E Merrimack St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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281 E Merrimack St

LowellMA01852
property at 256 Market St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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256 Market St, Unit 3203

256 Market St
LowellMA01852
property at 7 Glen Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Glen Ave, Unit 11

7 Glen Ave
ChelmsfordMA01824

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property at 7 Glen Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Glen Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 96 Richardson Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

96 Richardson Rd

ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 5 Clarks Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Clarks Ct

LowellMA01852
property at 49 Wamesit St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

49 Wamesit St

LowellMA01852

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property at 201 Thorndike St

$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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201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852
property at 82 Gershom Ave

$2,050 - $2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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82 Gershom Ave

LowellMA01854
property at 700 Robbins Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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700 Robbins Ave

DracutMA01826
property at 90 Mt Vernon St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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90 Mt Vernon St, Unit 1

90 Mt Vernon St
LowellMA01854
property at 180 Tyngsboro Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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180 Tyngsboro Rd, Unit 43

180 Tyngsboro Rd
ChelmsfordMA01863
property at 215 Chelmsford St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Chelmsford St

ChelmsfordMA01824
property at 404 Stevens St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Stevens St, Unit 2

404 Stevens St
LowellMA01851
property at 1245 Pawtucket Blvd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1245 Pawtucket Blvd

LowellMA01854

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Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, MA area range in price from $800 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $2,767. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lowell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lowell/Dracut$2,500$1,65045
Greater Merrimack Valley$2,800$800350
Pawtucketville$2,800$1,90011

Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue at Greenmont in the Dracut neighborhood priced from $1,439. River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue at GreenmontOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,439
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
86 Mammoth Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,485
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Highland Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Coach HouseThe OakStudio,1BA$1,629
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Cabot CrossingThe Appleton Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1,746
The Pines at Hovey SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.75 price per square foot 15 Cranes Ave Model at 15 Cranes Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 34 Central St Model at 34 Central St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.25 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.
15 Cranes Ave, Unit Unit 215 Cranes Ave5BR,2BA$1.75
34 Central St, Unit Apt 234 Central St2BR,1BA$1.25
80-82 Gershom Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.05
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.37
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Highland Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
The Avenue at GreenmontOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$2.30
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 529 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $26,020. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $1,650 to $5,500.

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 $1,650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,666.

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 $5,602, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

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