Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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Cabot Crossing
$1,753 - $2,991
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$1,753 - $2,991

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cabot Crossing

130 Bowden StLowell, MA 01852
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Thorndike Exchange
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$2,450 - $2,775
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$2,450 - $2,775

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thorndike Exchange

165 Thorndike StLowell, MA 01852
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26 Burns St
3 Bedroom Apartments

26 Burns St

26 Burns StLowell, MA 01852
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38 Lincoln
Studio Apartments

38 Lincoln

38 Lincoln StLowell, MA 01851
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48 Whipple St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48 Whipple St

48 Whipple StLowell, MA 01852

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52-54 Marshall St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Marshall St

52-54 Marshall StLowell, MA 01851
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27-37 Butler Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Butler Ave

27-37 Butler AveLowell, MA 01852
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781 Lawrence St
3 Bedroom Apartments

781 Lawrence St

781 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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Seville Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Manor

330 Nesmith StLowell, MA 01852

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16 Chase St
1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Chase St

16 Chase StLowell, MA 01852
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Hillcrest Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

11 Allen StLowell, MA 01852
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Waterhead
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterhead

850 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
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Rogers Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rogers Hall

196 Rogers StLowell, MA 01852
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621 Central St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

621 Central St

12-16 Elm StLowell, MA 01852

Cheapest Available South Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lowell area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Hillcrest Gardens priced from $1,699. Cabot Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here are the most affordable South Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,780
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
WaterheadHamiltonStudio,1BA$2,199
Thorndike Exchange1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lowell, MA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lowell area is the $2.50 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 33-35 State St in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Lowell apartment is the Spicket Model at Waterhead starting at $2,380 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33-35 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
WaterheadSpicket1BR,1BA$3.07
Thorndike Exchange1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$3.17
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio ,1BA$4.94
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$6.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lowell Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in South Lowell is Cabot Crossing which is listed at $1,859, while the average apartment in South Lowell costs $2,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lowell?

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 11 regular apartments in South Lowell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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