
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $900 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central area of Lynn.


65 Moulton St

61 Vine St

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Mosaic

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1

99 Laighton St
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Breakwater North Harbor

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Caldwell

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

838 Western Ave

15 Huss Ct

41 Light St
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126 Union St

132-138 S Common St

Cobbet Hill

64 Market St

25 Woodman St

11 Aspen St
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116-124A Central Ave

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Central, Lynn, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $1,903 | $1,795 | $1,960 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,200 | $2,935 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $1,725 | $3,825 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $2,799 | $4,220 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosaic priced from $1,795. 20 Park St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 20 Park St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Caldwell | J1B-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,110 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 05 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | A1CH | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $2.29 price per square foot 22 Whiting St Model at 22 Whiting St, Unit 1 in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 15 Astor St Model at 15 Astor St, Unit APT1 starting at $2,799 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Whiting St, Unit 1 | 22 Whiting St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 15 Astor St, Unit APT1 | 15 Astor St | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 53 N Common St, Unit 2R | 53 N Common St | 3BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| 730 Summer St, Unit 2 | 730 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Cove164 | B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 20 Park St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 04 | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Mosaic | Studio 1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral, Lynn, MA
Ranked #7
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $2,570.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Mosaic which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Central costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 55 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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