Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowell/Dracut Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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169 Aiken Ave

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852

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Lakeshore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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28-40 Aiken St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28-40 Aiken St

28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49-61 E Meadow Ln

49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854
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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Olde English Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde English Village

704-718 Chelmsford StLowell, MA 01851
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Edgewood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Gardens

231 Pine StLowell, MA 01851
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116 Fletcher St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Fletcher St

116 Fletcher StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Walk

399 Walker StLowell, MA 01851
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Northwood Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Common

1861-1867 Middlesex StLowell, MA 01851
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Pine Brook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Brook

60-66 School StDracut, MA 01826
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Allards Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allards Grove

760 Nashua RdDracut, MA 01826
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Lakeshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

330-355 Tyngsboro RdDracut, MA 01826
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Lowell/Dracut, Lowell, MA Local Guide

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 $1,407. Meadow Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Lowell/Dracut apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Meadow Lane ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Pine Walk1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Stevens Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Hallmark Village and Northwood Common1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,799
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,825
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell/Dracut, MA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell/Dracut area is the $2.21 price per square foot Single Family Home Model at 85 Bailey Rd in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Lowell/Dracut apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Residences at Crosspoint starting at $2,228 with a $1.01 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
85 Bailey RdSingle Family Home4BR,2.5BA$2.21
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
25 Ware St, Unit #325 Ware St3BR,1BA$2.12
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
150 Barker Ave, Unit 150BarkerAve1stFloor150 Barker Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
99 Orleans St, Unit A99 Orleans St3BR,1BA$2.45
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.39
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lowell/Dracut, Lowell, MA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Lowell, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lowell. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,950.

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 $1,407, while the average apartment in Lowell/Dracut costs $3,250.

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 16 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 $246 which is $3,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell/Dracut.

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