
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowell/Dracut Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $725 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lowell/Dracut area of Lowell.


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Edge Merrimack

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River Place Towers

887 Varnum Ave, Unit 16

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Morris Garden Apartments

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Barker Avenue Apartments

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Middlesex Gardens

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Cabot Crossing

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Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

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Princeton Park Apartments
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804 Broadway St, Unit 1

345 Hildreth St, Unit 35

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The Pines at Hovey Square

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Massachusetts Mills

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Meadow Lane Apartments

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Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

712 Chelmsford St, Unit 201

11 Elm St

10 Island St
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215 Mammoth Rd, Unit Mammoth #1

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York Apartments

134 Willard St, Unit 19

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Kent Apartments

768 Lakeview Ave

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46 Cork St, Unit 1

100 Appleton St

388 E Merrimack St

320 Varnum Ave

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42 Gorham St

206-208 Mammoth Rd

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Lakeshore

Appleton Mills

Parkside Village

Northwood Common

28-40 Aiken St

86 Mammoth Rd

49-61 E Meadow Ln
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725 Merrimack

261 Stackpole St

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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 | $2,147 | $1,575 | $2,800 |
| Lowell/Dracut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,465 | $3,302 |
| Lowell/Dracut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,699 | $4,103 |
| Lowell/Dracut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $1,994 | $5,602 |
| Lowell/Dracut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $725 | $3,350 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 2 Beds unit found at Edge Merrimack priced from $850. River Place Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here are the most affordable Lowell/Dracut apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Edge Merrimack | 516s2x2A | 2BR, 2BA | $850 |
| River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,465 |
| Stevens Street Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,595 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,595 |
| The Lancelot | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,595 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,650 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio, 1BA | $1,684 |
| Hallmark Village and Northwood Common | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,775 |
| The Pines at Hovey Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell/Dracut, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell/Dracut area is the $1.71 price per square foot 182 Pleasant St Model at 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lowell/Dracut apartment is the Unit 12 Model at The Suites at Pawtucketville in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 182 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd Floor | 182 Pleasant St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.71 |
| The Suites at Pawtucketville | Unit 12 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.19 |
| 242 Pleasant St, Unit 242 pleasant st, Dracut | 242 Pleasant St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.33 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.76 |
| 80-82 Gershom Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $1.95 |
| 545 Wilder St, Unit 545 Wilder | 545 Wilder St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.08 |
| 90 Appleton St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.29 |
| 100 Appleton St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.29 |
| Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,795.
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 $1,465, while the average apartment in Lowell/Dracut costs $2,500.
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 57 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 $471 which is $2,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell/Dracut.
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