Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)
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Cabot Crossing
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South Lowell, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lowell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lowell Studio Apartments | $1,815 | $1,690 | $1,969 |
South Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,625 | $2,645 |
South Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $2,000 | $2,825 |
South Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $2,400 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA.
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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 Cabot Crossing priced from $1,690. Hillcrest Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable South Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
Hillcrest Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Waterhead | Assabet | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lowell, MA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lowell area is the $2.47 price per square foot Assabet Model at Waterhead in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value South Lowell apartment is the 36 Gates St Model at 36 Gates St, Unit 36 #2 starting at $2,650 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Waterhead | Assabet | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
36 Gates St, Unit 36 #2 | 36 Gates St | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
12 Grafton St, Unit 12 | 12 Grafton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Cabot Crossing | The Quilt Premium Plus | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
Hillcrest Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.84 |
Getting Around the South Lowell Neighborhood in Lowell, MA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lowell Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lowell?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lowell is at Cabot Crossing listed at $1,690.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lowell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lowell Apartment is $1,945 at Cabot Crossing.
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