
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowell/Dracut Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (138 Rentals)
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19 Varney St

19 Varney St

1246 Gorham St

426 Fletcher St

248-262 Middlesex St, Unit 260

248-262 Middlesex St, Unit 260

River Place Towers

151 Andover St

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Middlesex Gardens
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Barker Avenue Apartments

60 Mt Vernon St, Unit 4

423 Pawtucket St, Unit 8

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Brettonwood Estates

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

Princeton Park Apartments

50 3rd Ave

157 Charles St

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804 Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

19 Academy Dr, Unit 1-12
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211 White St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

114 Appleton St

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Cabot Crossing

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

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Kent Apartments

367 Hildreth St

2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B, Unit 4B

Meadow Lane Apartments

40 Highland St, Unit 6

6 Harvard St
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714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102

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229 University Ave, Unit third floor, Unit third floor

481 Broadway St, Unit 2

708 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

716 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

714 Chelmsford St, Unit 304

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

24 Merrimack Street Apartments

405 Lakeview Ave

York Apartments
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118 Aiken Ave

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241 W 6th St

The Residences at The Franco

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Massachusetts Mills

797-803 Merrimack St, Unit 797-1

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238 Appleton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

97 Fremont St

169 Merrimack St, Unit 301

22 7th Ave

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Loft Two Seven
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Lowell/Dracut, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowell/Dracut?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell/Dracut Studio Apartments | $2,112 | $1,200 | $2,800 |
| Lowell/Dracut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $975 | $3,157 |
| Lowell/Dracut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,666 | $3,925 |
| Lowell/Dracut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $1,908 | $4,533 |
| Lowell/Dracut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $670 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lowell/Dracut Neighborhood of Lowell, MA.
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Cheapest Available Lowell/Dracut Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lowell/Dracut area of Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,404. Middlesex Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Lowell/Dracut apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,404 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Barker Avenue Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Pine Walk | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell/Dracut, MA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell/Dracut area is the $1.30 price per square foot 292 Wilder St Model at 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 in the in the Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lowell/Dracut apartment is the 635 Broadway St Model at 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,950 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell/Dracut apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Wilder St, Unit 2 | 292 Wilder St | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 635 Broadway St, Unit 1st Floor | 635 Broadway St | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Residences at The Franco | 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| CARLTON PLACE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 241 W 6th St | 241 W 6th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Pine Brook | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 211 White St, Unit 2R | 211 White St | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowell/Dracut Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lowell/Dracut?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lowell/Dracut is under $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowell/Dracut?
The cheapest apartment in Lowell/Dracut is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,404, while the average apartment in Lowell/Dracut costs $3,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lowell/Dracut?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in Lowell/Dracut that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lowell/Dracut?
Cheap apartments in Lowell/Dracut have an average cost of $437 which is $2,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell/Dracut.
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