
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $900 (64 Rentals)
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2 Johnsons Ter

64 Atlantic St

BayView Apartments

99 Laighton St

145 Munroe St, Unit 304

38 Estes St, Unit 4

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

2 Kingsley Terrace

119 Lewis St
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50 Baldwin St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit Unit 1

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Breakwater North Harbor

44 Estes St, Unit 5

116-124A Central Ave, Unit 41

44 Estes St, Unit 14

138 Franklin St

44 Estes St, Unit 26

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Caldwell

38 Estes St, Unit 15
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38 Estes St, Unit 12

The Vault

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11-17 Beach Road Apartments

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

180 Lewis St

25 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3

112 S Common St

175 Ocean St

22 Chatham St, Unit 2L

67 Tudor St, Unit 16
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Cove164

472 Essex St

23 Central Ave, Unit 402

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121 Johnson St, Unit Unit 2L, Unit Unit 2L

90 Ford St

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The Oxford Lynn

87 Oxford St, Unit 406

87 Oxford St, Unit 404

24 Mount Vernon Apartments

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21 Shepard St, Unit unit, Unit unit
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112 Hollingsworth St

23 Central Ave, Unit 207

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31 Walter St

61 Vine St

87 Oxford St, Unit 405

87 Oxford St, Unit 502

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24 Wardwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

55 Estes St, Unit 5

14 Grange Ter

60 Tudor St
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Washington Square, Lynn, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Studio Apartments | $1,847 | $1,400 | $2,050 |
| Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,500 | $2,730 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,995 | $3,436 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $2,350 | $4,220 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Washington Square Neighborhood of Lynn, MA.
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Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at BayView Apartments priced from $1,595. Mosaic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Caldwell | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Road | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Vault | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, MA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.31 price per square foot 12 Michigan Ave Model at 12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #2 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Westcott Swampscott starting at $3,436 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #2 | 12 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Westcott Swampscott | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
| Cove164 | B1C | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 13 Buena Vista St | 13 Buena Vista St | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 121 Johnson St, Unit Unit 2L | 121 Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Road | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 24 Mount Vernon Apartments | Renovated 1-bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 2 Johnsons Ter | 2 Johnsons Ter | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Square, Lynn, MA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Washington Square, Lynn, MA
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square is under $2,210.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is 11-17 Beach Road Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square?
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 72 regular apartments in Washington Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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