Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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property at 201 Thorndike St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852

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property at 1506 Gorham St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1506 Gorham St

LowellMA01852

Cheapest Available South Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lowell area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Street Apartments priced from $1,600. Hillcrest Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable South Lowell apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lowell, MA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lowell area is the $3.02 price per square foot Concord Model at Waterhead in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value South Lowell apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Highland Street Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Back Central 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.
WaterheadConcord1BR,1BA$3.02
Highland Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
Cabot CrossingThe Quilt Premium PlusStudio ,1BA$4.78
Hillcrest GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$6.66

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lowell?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in South Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,721 to $3,800. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lowell ranging from $900 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lowell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lowell ranges from $900 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,916.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Lowell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Lowell range from $2,100 to $2,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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