
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowell/Dracut Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (93 Rentals)
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189 E Merrimack St

River Place Towers

Hallmark Village and Northwood Common

72 Varney St, Unit 1

805-807 Merrimack Street, Unit 805-3

12 Varney St

Barker Avenue Apartments

35 Riverwalk Way

114 Appleton St
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13 Myrtle St

Princeton Park Apartments

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804 Broadway St, Unit 1

Meadow Lane Apartments

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Brettonwood Estates

2 Wachusett St, Unit 4B

Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge Apartments

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Kent Apartments

714 Chelmsford St, Unit 102

6 Harvard St
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481 Broadway St, Unit 2

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Cabot Crossing

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Middlesex Gardens

714 Chelmsford St, Unit 304

716 Chelmsford St, Unit 301

716 Chelmsford St, Unit 303

299 Pawtucket Blvd

24 Merrimack Street Apartments

206 Stackpole St, Unit 10

206 Stackpole St, Unit 4
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21-27 Clare St

9 5th St

973 Central St, Unit 3

The Residences at The Franco

255 Nesmith St

32 Bellevue St

48 Fremont St

348 Walker St

24 Lyon St

85 Sherman St
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206-208 Mammoth Rd

Jaycee Place Apartments

Lakeshore

Appleton Mills

Parkside Village

Northwood Common

28-40 Aiken St

Morris Garden Apartments

86 Mammoth Rd

49-61 E Meadow Ln
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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 | $1,965 | $1,200 | $2,800 |
| Lowell/Dracut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,439 | $3,280 |
| Lowell/Dracut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,700 | $3,870 |
| Lowell/Dracut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $900 | $4,533 |
| Lowell/Dracut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $2,600 | $3,300 |
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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 $1,465. 86 Mammoth Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. 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 | $1,465 |
| 86 Mammoth Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| IMPERIAL GARDENS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Barker Avenue Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Hillcrest Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Brettonwood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kent Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,810 |
| Middlesex Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell/Dracut, MA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell/Dracut area is the $1.87 price per square foot 190 Wilder St Model at 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lowell/Dracut apartment is the 2 - 3 bdrm / 2 bth / bonus room / Patio Model at The Suites at Pawtucketville starting at $2,950 with a $2.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Wilder St, Unit 2R | 190 Wilder St | 4BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Suites at Pawtucketville | 2 - 3 bdrm / 2 bth / bonus room / Patio | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Residences at The Franco | 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Beaver Brook Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 80-82 Gershom Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Suites in the Ayer Mansion | 1 Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Apartments at Boott Mills | One Bedroom plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Pine Brook | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $1,825.
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 $3,697.
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 39 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 $482 which is $3,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowell/Dracut.
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