Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Central area of Lynn.

property at 131 N Common St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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131 N Common St

LynnMA01902
property at 116-124A Central Ave

$1,760

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$1,760

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$1,760

1 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 6 Needhams Lndg Rd

$2,000 - $2,600

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

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property at 191 N Common St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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191 N Common St

LynnMA01905
property at 167 N Common St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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167 N Common St

LynnMA01905

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MosaicStudiosStudio,1BA$1,725
20 Park StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
CaldwellS1B-71BR,1BA$2,130
The Oxford Lynn1 Bed - 051BR,1BA$2,150
The ShipwrightJ1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR1BR,1BA$2,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $2.15 price per square foot 15 Astor St Model at 15 Astor St, Unit APT3 in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 53 N Common St Model at 53 N Common St, Unit 2R starting at $4,000 with a $3.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Astor St, Unit APT315 Astor St3BR,1BA$2.15
53 N Common St, Unit 2R53 N Common St3BR,2BA$3.33
24 Mount Vernon ApartmentsRenovated 2-bedroom2BR,1BA$3.04
20 Park StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
790 Western Ave, Unit Lynn, MA 3 Bedroom Apartment29790 Western Ave3BR,1BA$3.41
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.40
The Vault1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.24
The Oxford Lynn1 Bed - 031BR,1BA$3.77
CaldwellS1B-31BR,1BA$4.39
The ShipwrightJ1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | JR1BR,1BA$4.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Central?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,845. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $1,200 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,407.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central range from $2,799 to $4,845, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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