
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $895 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central area of Lynn.


376 Washington St

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Mosaic

61 Vine St

57 Vine St

124 Central Ave., Unit 46

124 Central Ave., Unit 25

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Breakwater North Harbor

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Caldwell
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838 Western Ave

124 Johnson St

19 Halford Pl

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20 Park St

18 Hanover Cir

16 Robinson St

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Cove164

191 N Common St, Unit 208

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The Oxford Lynn
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14 Amity St

167 N Common St, Unit 26

145 Munroe St, Unit 301

87 Oxford St, Unit 501

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24 Hanover Cir, Unit #1

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The Shipwright

87 Oxford St, Unit 603

139 Franklin St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 2
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65 Whiting St

41 High Rock St

13 Elmwood Ave

87 Oxford St, Unit 605

87 Oxford St, Unit 505

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24 Mount Vernon Apartments

81 Hawthorne St

99 Franklin St

41 Light St
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132-138 S Common St

Cobbet Hill

64 Market St

25 Woodman St

Riverway Apartments

LD Lynn, LLC

North Common #189-191

6 Needhams Lndg Rd

20 High Street Lynn, MA 01902
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Gateway North

15 South St

50 S Common St
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 | $1,910 | $895 | $2,275 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,200 | $3,070 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,725 | $3,790 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $2,600 | $4,220 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $2,900 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Lynn, MA.
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Mosaic priced from $1,725. 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 | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,725 |
| 20 Park St | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,975 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | S1B | Studio, 1BA | $2,000 |
| Caldwell | J1B-1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,090 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 05 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,150 |
| Cove164 | A1C | 1BR, 1BA | $2,200 |
| The Shipwright | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR | 1BR, 1BA | $2,270 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,375 |
| The Vault | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MA
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.33 price per square foot 53 N Common St Model at 53 N Common St, Unit 2R in the Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Vault in the Central neighborhood starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 N Common St, Unit 2R | 53 N Common St | 3BR, 2BA | $3.33 |
| The Vault | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $2.60 |
| 56 Rogers Ave, Unit 3 | 56 Rogers Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.70 |
| 65 Whiting St, Unit 2L | 65 Whiting St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.40 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom with Loft | 1BR, 1BA | $2.69 |
| 20 Park St | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.74 |
| 81 Kirtland St, Unit Apartment 3 | 81 Kirtland St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.94 |
| Cove164 | A1E | 1BR, 1BA | $3.00 |
| The Oxford Lynn | 1 Bed - 04 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.82 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | S1B | Studio, 1BA | $3.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral, Lynn, MA
Ranked #5
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 $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is 20 Park St which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Central costs $2,495.
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 35 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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